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SwineCast update for April 16, 2009, Trade Wins For Producers + NPPC's Nick Giordano on Administration and Trade Issues
Submitted by John Blue on April 16, 2009 - 11:05pm.
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Update for April 16, 2009
We’ve recently been to Washington for the NPPC’s Spring Legislative Action Conference and were impressed with the coordination and training in order to maximize effectiveness when pork producers ‘take to the Hill’. Many state legislatures around the nation are also in session battling budget issues heightened by the current economic crisis, but also seeing proposals fronted by HSUS and other extremist organizations.
If there has ever been a time for your action, preferably by direct contact through phone calls, letters or emails, this is that time. Many of these efforts utilize misinformation or bad science about animal welfare or environmental issues to limit production and profitability. Listen to the comments of Nick Giordano to share the importance of battling protectionism and maintaining free trade. Check with your pork organization to see what issues are critical in your area, then ‘take to the Hill’ in your state. And good luck!.
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Update for April 16, 2009
We’ve recently been to Washington for the NPPC’s Spring Legislative Action Conference and were impressed with the coordination and training in order to maximize effectiveness when pork producers ‘take to the Hill’. Many state legislatures around the nation are also in session battling budget issues heightened by the current economic crisis, but also seeing proposals fronted by HSUS and other extremist organizations.
If there has ever been a time for your action, preferably by direct contact through phone calls, letters or emails, this is that time. Many of these efforts utilize misinformation or bad science about animal welfare or environmental issues to limit production and profitability. Listen to the comments of Nick Giordano to share the importance of battling protectionism and maintaining free trade. Check with your pork organization to see what issues are critical in your area, then ‘take to the Hill’ in your state. And good luck!.
Stay connected to keep in touch with the front-burner issues and stay in touch, feedback@swinecast.com.
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