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Lancaster, PA — Last month, we brought you the story of Amish farmer Amos Miller, who operates Miller’s Organic Farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Miller has been targeted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Reading the government’s own words, Miller’s crime was for being successful and having happy customers. Ultimately, the crime really was he was independent of the corporate system.
A ruling has since come down by federal judge Edward Smith stating Miller must pay $250,000 in fines and $14,436 in government expenses within 30 days or face arrest and further fines. He is also prohibited from slaughtering animals at his farm.The order states : “In order to effect defendants’ future compliance, by making them aware of the seriousness of their violations and the consequences for future violations, defendants are ordered to pay to the United States, within 30 days of the date of entry […]
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