The article discusses the potential implications of RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS secretary, particularly regarding agricultural policy. Critics warn that his advocacy for organic farming could hinder US climate goals due to lower yields per acre, thereby increasing land use and carbon emissions. A letter from The Breakthrough Institute highlights negative outcomes from organic farming in Sri Lanka as a cautionary tale. While Kennedy may have limited direct influence, his role could affect FDA regulations on pesticides and genetically modified organisms, possibly reshaping US farming practices toward activism.
If he is confirmed in the HHS role, RFK Jr. will have limited influence on agricultural policy...but he could influence pesticide residue limits.
The letter cites as a warning the Sri Lankan government's decision to switch to organic farming, which led to plummeting yields and skyrocketing food prices.
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