The State Senate has advanced a proposal that could make it easier for farmers to produce ingredients for drugs. Growing genetically-enhanced crops that can beused to make medicines is a tightly-controlled process. Contamination from other crops requires, for example, no other crops be grown within as much as a mile of the special ones. Senator David Klindt of Bethany says there are not many farmers who have enough land to meet that kind of requirement. But a group of farmers could come up with that much space. He’s behind a proposal to let farmers organize “Grower Districts.” He says the districts will probably be necessary if Missouri farmers will have a chance to participate in growing crops for pharmaceutical needs. Klindt says genetically-enhanced crops are producing medicines that are “amazing.” The Senate has tentatively approved his bill. Another round of voting is needed to send it to the House.
Senate Considers Allowing More Farmers To Grow Ingredients For Drugs
by admin | Mar 3, 2004 | Agriculture, Legislature | 0 comments