Criminy. Our esteemed Legislature is at it again, once more trying to make it hard for dairies that don’t use artificial bovine growth hormone (rBGH, also known as rBST) to tell consumers so. They tried last year. Tha state ag department has given it a shot (so to speak, although I’m not entirely sure how that one came out), and now the idea is back in front of the Legislature again. So much for certain politicians’ favoring getting the government out of the way, grumble-grumble.
If you agree it’s a bad idea, or at least think it’s a colossal waste of time and government resources, you can let Kansas House agriculture committee members know at the Center for Food Safety’s True Food Network action page. Personalize the letter if you like. Or call legislators. The House roster is here.
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Jennifer // Feb 27, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I got a response to my letter from Dan Kerschen, who spouted the “it’s just doing away with misleading info” line. Suuuure, dairy farmer Kerschen. Wonder how much he personally got from Eli Lilly and Monsanto to think that.
Janet Majure // Feb 27, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Hi, Jennifer,
I got the same response from Kerschen. Still, I give him credit for responding, and I answered his response. He didn’t come back for another round. He probably doesn’t have much time for farmers like the Iwigs (today’s post). More’s the pity.
Jennifer // Mar 3, 2009 at 2:35 am
I responded as well, and also have yet to hear from him. I’m sure his first letter was just a form letter. Why our elected officials keep insisting on shoving their heads in the sand and devolving, I’ll never understand.
Janet Majure // Mar 4, 2009 at 3:28 pm
If you ever figure it out, let the rest of us know.