(Liberty Nation)—Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is expected to sign a bill banning cell-cultured proteins in the Lone Star State. Montana, Indiana, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Nebraska have enacted similar bans, reflecting an increasing pushback to what many see as a globalist effort to control food supplies, undermining traditional American farming. Advocates claim fake meat substitutes, including the lab-grown simulated varieties, are more healthful and save the climate from cows and farming. The dispute is headed to the courts but will likely be decided by consumer choice.
Controversial Technology
The United States is one of only three countries that permit the sale of cell-cultured meat. Approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pits federal regulators, as well as the two companies thus far approved to sell these products (Upside Food and Good Meats), against consumers, farmers, and state legislators, who weigh in through legislation such as SB 261 in Texas. Cell-cultured meat is created in laboratory bioreactors using harvested animal cells grown in a tightly controlled artificial environment, with nutrients and other factors that promote growth. The cells undertake characteristics of muscle, connective tissue, or fat cells before being “harvested” for food processing. The FDA oversees the novel technology in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The Lone Star State already requires labeling of cell-cultured meat products through previous laws. Analysis by the Texas Senate Research Center justifies the new legislation with the claim that:
“The introduction of lab-grown meat could disrupt traditional livestock markets, affecting rural economies and family farms. There are concerns over transparency in labeling, risk of contamination, and the long-term health impacts of consuming cell-cultured products.”
When enacted, the law will take effect on Sept. 1, 2025. It will not prohibit the development of laboratory meat in “a private or independent institution of higher education … provided that the research does not further or relate to the sale or distribution of cell-cultured protein for human consumption in this state.” This will protect the prominent Texas A&M agricultural research business.
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Why One Survival Food Company Shines Above the Rest
Let’s be real. “Prepper Food” or “Survival Food” is generally awful. The vast majority of companies that push their cans, bags, or buckets desperately hope that their customers never try them and stick them in the closet or pantry instead. Why? Because if the first time they try them is after the crap hits the fan, they’ll be too shaken to call and complain about the quality.
It’s true. Most long-term storage food is made with the cheapest possible ingredients with limited taste and even less nutritional value. This is why they tout calories so much. Sure, they provide calories but does anyone really want to go into the apocalypse with food their family can’t stand?
This is what prompted the Llewellyns to launch Heaven’s Harvest. They bought survival food from multiple companies and determined they couldn’t imagine being stuck in an extended emergency with such low-quality food. They quickly discovered that freeze drying food for long-term storage doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor, consistency, or nutrition.
Their ingredients are all-American. In fact, they’re locally sourced and all-natural! This allows their products to be the highest quality on the market, so good that their customers often break open a bag in a pinch to eat because they want to, not just because they have to due to an emergency.
At Heaven’s Harvest, their only focus is amazing food. They don’t sell bugout bags, solar chargers, or multitools. They have one mission – feeding Americans in times of crisis.
What they DO offer is the ability for people to thrive in times of greatest need. On top of long-term storage food, they offer seeds to help Americans for the truly long-term. They want them to grow their own food if possible which is why they offer only Heirloom, Non-GMO, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated seeds so their customers can build permanent food security on their own property.