Minnesota officials don’t think much of farmers…
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson and State Veterinarian Dr. Bill Hartmann sent a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday asking him … to end “a bogged-down debate” about if NAIS should be implemented and focus instead on practical issues related to the implementation of a modern animal traceability system that provides animal health officials with critical information needed to respond to animal diseases and foodborne illnesses while respecting producers’ concerns for privacy.The letter suggested that state animal health officials, as first responders to animal diseases, should have a greater involvement in the development and implementation of NAIS. It is vital for state animal health personnel “to build and maintain accurate and updated information systems” with premises registration, animal identification and producer contact information, according to the letter.
-Feedstuffs
Of course, farmers and consumer’s shouldn’t be involved in the discussion. Only the experts, the totalitarian bureaucrats, should be deciding our future. I bow down to their omniscience and benevolence. Not.
too bad they do not have a place to leave comments…i would give them a few choice words about dragging me into their business at my expense.
Comment esbee — July 3, 2009 @ 7:57 am
I’ve been noticing the same attitude from all the pro NAIS people. They want it and they don’t think we have a right to voice an opinion because we don’t fit their definition of a business. So, if this is a plan for business, when are they going to let the rest of us out? As long as they include us, we have a right to have our say. They can’t have it both ways.
Comment Barbara — July 3, 2009 @ 5:29 pm
for those of us who would like to fire off a letter of what NAIS really is and how it really will not help food saftey, here is the email of the loverly Gene Hugoson
Hugoson@state.mn.us
I coyldl not find one for the vet but this email contacts the state vet office.
malissa.fritz@bah.state.mn.us
Comment esbee — July 5, 2009 @ 6:41 am