Action pnum1249 Last 25 Messages Transmitted Log Vote YES on HB 619 ********** [125012:020216] B.N., Herndon, VA To Whom it Concerns, I vote YES on HB 619 to allow direct sales of home- and farm-produced foods without burdensome regulations. I've had cooked healthy meals for my children, my husband and our friends since a long time. My children are adults now, and I plan to start selling my home cooked goods at Farmer's markets. I believe, it is the best treat and contribution to my community - the healthy and freshly made food. Thank you, Branka Nikolic ********** [065721:020216] C.S., Reston, VA We do not need government over site to eat healthfully, safely and locally. The relationship I have with the vendors at area farmers markets is built on trust and respect. They do a wonderful job supplying us with safe, delicious and nutritious food. I would hate to see the day my food choices are limited by the VDACS and their regulation. Respectfully, Cara Scarano ********** [134949:020116] E.J., Springfield, VA Please continue to support HB619 as passed previously in January. Direct sales of home and farm-produced foods is something we should cherish and not over-regulate. ********** [134206:020116] J.D., Alexandria, VA As a home Baker and farmers market visitor, I highly support HB619. Please support this critical bill. This was already approved once. Thank you. Josh ********** [114807:020116] J.G., Reston, VA Please, please, vote yes to The Virginia Food Freedom Act. I love the freedoms we already have, and I want to expand my freedom to choose the foods I buy. Thank you for considering! ********** [112135:020116] J.A., Dayton, VA This smells to high Heaven! A reversal of any individual vote with be extremely suspicious!!!! ********** [112127:020116] H.M., Great Falls, VA Please support HB619. There is no difference between this grass roots, voluntary participation, health conscious, small business, small farm based, food purchasing option--and--church bake sales, or neighborhood pot-luck gatherings. This is a choice for the individual consumer. ********** [111239:020116] J.R., Reston, VA Please, for once, think of regular people over commercial interests. ********** [104028:020116] C.H., Fairfax, VA Please VOTE YES on HB619. If you want to add more regulation to something, please help the blatant abuse and disgusting practices that happen in FACTORY FARMS. Thank you. ********** [180956:013016] V.N., Richmond, VA We, in Virginia, demand complete HEALTH FREEDOM --PASS HB619-Substitute -for Rob Bell's Food Bill. --It is up to US, (not the government), the Foods WE CHOOSE. ********** [174304:012916] M.K., Earlton, NY There is over reach on small people and no over sight on big corporations. Where is the logic or the justice? ********** [084418:012916] s.s., Wilsons, VA Thank you for taking time for consideration in supporting this. ********** [074339:012916] m.t., 1000:1927:Robert J. Wittman, Please vote yes- the people are tired of the government meddling in everything. The more the government regulates, the worse it is for the people. This is not a safety issue. Everyone can see it for what it is- trying to stop the free market so the Big Ag i.e. processed and gmo foods has a monopoly. ********** [045728:012916] C.L., Crozet, VA Am proud to be a Virginian, where our representatives stand up for freedom for our citizens. Please continue to do so. ********** [204133:012816] K.H., Lorton, VA I urge you to support HB 619 as a direct customer of farmers from Virginia to Pennsylvania. I should have the right to buy products from farmers and others, and not just raw vegetables. As an educated, and conscientious, consumer, I am capable of understanding and avoiding safety and health issues in my dealings with farmers and home producers. Thank you for you time. Ken **********