Comments on: Knight Says No Mandatory http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/ Protect our traditional rights to farm Thu, 17 May 2012 03:30:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Andrea http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-368316 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 05:46:13 +0000 http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-368316 How can I get more information about how this nais program is going to affect those of us who live in the cities? I understand how it may make it harder for farmers but how will it affect me too? How can I get more information about how this nais program is going to affect those of us who live in the cities? I understand how it may make it harder for farmers but how will it affect me too?

]]> by: Bob Constantine http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-13670 Sat, 09 Dec 2006 15:04:53 +0000 http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-13670 There was a brief article in the Dec 06 / Jan 07 issue of Progressive Farmer about "mandatory" NAIS. It's on page 44 in the magazines QUICKTAKES section. I'm not sure if Progressive Farmer is "Progressive". They don't seem to be on the same page as other publications I read, Mother Earth News, Country Side, Back Woods Home etc. I'm wondering if Progressive Farmer is one of those industry backed publications,you know a "psuedo magazine"...anybody? They do have a forum for reader comments, but I've never seen any letters opposing NAIS. hmmm. To ask them directly where they stand on NAIS - Editorial Office = 2100 Lakeshore Dr. Birminham, AL 35209 PH 205-445-6000 fax 205-445-6450 Customer Service = PO Box 62376 Tampa, FL 33662-3768 ph 1-800-292-2340 The brief article I mentioned gave info. on how to signup for a PIN number, but didn't say anything negative about NAIS...Maybe I'll call them and see if I can get a direct answer on their stance on NAIS. There was a brief article in the Dec 06 / Jan 07 issue of Progressive Farmer about “mandatory” NAIS. It’s on page 44 in the magazines QUICKTAKES section. I’m not sure if Progressive Farmer is “Progressive”. They don’t seem to be on the same page as
other publications I read, Mother Earth News, Country Side, Back Woods Home etc. I’m wondering if Progressive Farmer is one of those industry backed publications,you know a “psuedo magazine”…anybody?
They do have a forum for reader comments, but I’ve never seen any letters opposing NAIS. hmmm.
To ask them directly where they stand on NAIS -
Editorial Office = 2100 Lakeshore Dr. Birminham, AL 35209 PH 205-445-6000 fax 205-445-6450 Customer Service = PO Box 62376 Tampa, FL 33662-3768 ph 1-800-292-2340
The brief article I mentioned gave info. on how to signup for a PIN number, but didn’t say anything negative about NAIS…Maybe I’ll call them and see if I can get a direct answer on their stance on NAIS.

]]> by: Steve Orr http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12807 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:14:39 +0000 http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12807 Sorry Vicki, I misspelled your name. Steve Sorry Vicki, I misspelled your name.
Steve

]]> by: Steve Orr http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12806 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:13:03 +0000 http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12806 Vucki & Barbara (#24/27) Please read the comments I put up yesterday after talking to PDA. Thanks, Steve Vucki & Barbara (#24/27)
Please read the comments I put up yesterday after talking to PDA.
Thanks,
Steve

]]> by: Barbara http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12753 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 22:44:51 +0000 http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12753 “My understanding, after reviewing this issue with the staff of the House Agriculture Committee, is that we are not doing this in Pennsylvania unless and until we are forced to by the federal government" This is somewhat reassuring. I've been concerned the SB 865 would be resurrected with a few changes to remove the most ridiculous parts. “My understanding, after reviewing this issue with the staff of the House Agriculture Committee, is that we are not doing this in Pennsylvania unless and until we are forced to by the federal government”

This is somewhat reassuring. I’ve been concerned the SB 865 would be resurrected with a few changes to remove the most ridiculous parts.

]]> by: Texas Goat Gal http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12743 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:22:22 +0000 http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12743 Somehow my link with regard to #22 and #23 did not go through. Here is that link: <a href="http://www.darrenweeks.net/index.html" rel="nofollow">link</a> It is article #7, November 28th, under "News Headlines". Somehow my link with regard to #22 and #23 did not go through. Here is that link:

link

It is article #7, November 28th, under “News Headlines”.

]]> by: Mr Dirty Nails http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12700 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:28:18 +0000 http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12700 Howdo folks: If you go to: <a href="Texas_Citizens_Against_NAIS@yahoogroups.com">link</a> you will find an initial analysis of the new rules from Judith McGeary and FARFA. The post is from 27 Nov. respects, Wm ps the sum of 3 and 7 is 10 but I was bounced Walter. Meaning I wasn't smart enough to copy my post before I clicked Submit Comment, lol. <i>[Did you perchance put a decimal or space in the answer? I tried and that caused the bounce for me... -WJ]</i> Howdo folks:

If you go to:

link

you will find an initial analysis of the new rules from Judith McGeary and FARFA.

The post is from 27 Nov.

respects, Wm

ps the sum of 3 and 7 is 10 but I was bounced Walter. Meaning I wasn’t smart enough to copy my post before I clicked Submit Comment, lol.

[Did you perchance put a decimal or space in the answer? I tried and that caused the bounce for me… -WJ]

]]> by: Vicki http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12687 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:25:51 +0000 http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12687 Wanted to share the response from my PA state rep, David Argall, to my latest inquiry on mandatory premises ID. Have to remain vigilant, but appears to be tabled for now. I did point out that PDA is registering folks without their knowledge or consent, but haven't had a response to that yet! "Thank you for contacting me requesting an update on the mandatory Premises ID for livestock owners. As you know, this is a national program initiated at the federal level by the USDA." "My understanding, after reviewing this issue with the staff of the House Agriculture Committee, is that we are not doing this in Pennsylvania unless and until we are forced to by the federal government. However, that is unlikely, especially in the next few years." "It is my understanding that the Premise ID bill, Senate Bill 865, will not be further considered. As you know this bill would require mandatory premise identification. Absent the passage of Senate Bill 865 or any similar legislation, the Pa Department of Agriculture still has the authority to solicit premise identification on a voluntary basis and that is what they are doing." "At issue right now is whether Pennsylvania will require premise identification. At this time, I believe too many questions remain unanswered to move forward with such enabling legislation." Wanted to share the response from my PA state rep, David Argall, to my latest inquiry on mandatory premises ID. Have to remain vigilant, but appears to be tabled for now. I did point out that PDA is registering folks without their knowledge or consent, but haven’t had a response to that yet!

“Thank you for contacting me requesting an update on the mandatory Premises ID for livestock owners. As you know, this is a national program initiated at the federal level by the USDA.”

“My understanding, after reviewing this issue with the staff of the House Agriculture Committee, is that we are not doing this in Pennsylvania unless and until we are forced to by the federal government. However, that is unlikely, especially in the next few years.”

“It is my understanding that the Premise ID bill, Senate Bill 865, will not be further considered. As you know this bill would require mandatory premise identification. Absent the passage of Senate Bill 865 or any similar legislation, the Pa Department of Agriculture still has the authority to solicit premise identification on a voluntary basis and that is what they are doing.”

“At issue right now is whether Pennsylvania will require premise identification. At this time, I believe too many questions remain unanswered to move forward with such enabling legislation.”

]]> by: Texas Goat Gal http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12674 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:35:38 +0000 http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12674 Notice they never discuss keeping premises ID "voluntary". In the above article, the AP writes, "The department's goal is to have all premises registered by January 2008 and to have full participation in the system by January 2009." To the uneducated people we all face every day, this sounds like a complete defeat of NAIS. The USDA is actually making our work harder as we try to educate the masses. Could that be their intent with all this "voluntary" talk? I say yes. Notice they never discuss keeping premises ID “voluntary”. In the above article, the AP writes, “The department’s goal is to have all premises registered by January 2008 and to have full participation in the system by January 2009.” To the uneducated people we all face every day, this sounds like a complete defeat of NAIS. The USDA is actually making our work harder as we try to educate the masses. Could that be their intent with all this “voluntary” talk? I say yes.

]]> by: Texas Goat Gal http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12673 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:29:29 +0000 http://NoNAIS.org/2006/11/22/knight-says-no-mandatory/#comment-12673 Here's an article about NAIS being voluntary, where Doreen Hannes is quoted. Because the URL is so long, click on the following link, then under "News Headlines" is article #7, "Feds Drop Animal Registration Plan". Also, on the Henwhisperer website, Mary Zanoni has "A Preliminary Analysis of the USDA's NAIS User Guide of November 2006". I haven't found this anywhere else on the web. <a> <a href="http://henwhisperer.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">link</a> Here’s an article about NAIS being voluntary, where Doreen Hannes is quoted. Because the URL is so long, click on the following link, then under “News Headlines” is article #7, “Feds Drop Animal Registration Plan”. Also, on the Henwhisperer website, Mary Zanoni has “A Preliminary Analysis of the USDA’s NAIS User Guide of November 2006″. I haven’t found this anywhere else on the web.

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