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| Ohio producers encouraged to submit ideas for livestock care |
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Livestock production is a major economic driver for Ohio agriculture, be it dairy, poultry, swine, beef or other animal enterprise. With Ohioans strongly supporting State Issue 2 in the November 2009 election, the Livestock Care Standards Board was established. Farmers and others are encouraged to provide their ideas at listening sessions around the state.
Following are some talking points that could help folks formulate their comments.
Farmers who plan to attend should briefly identify themselves and describe their family farming operations.
Briefly describe the importance of agriculture, particularly animal agriculture, to your county.
Thank the board for taking the time to host listening sessions throughout the state to receive input from the public.
Mention that we are pleased Ohio voters chose overwhelmingly to support Issue 2 and that the Livestock Care Standards Board is moving forward. Express confidence in the Board, made of Ohio experts in animal care, food safety, academia, biosecurity and veterinary medicine and that is the right approach to maintaining excellent farm animal care in Ohio.
As the Board develops standards for the care and well-being of livestock and poultry, reinforce that it should protect safe, locally-grown and raised food, and make decisions based on fact, science and data.
The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of Farm World. Readers with questions or comments for Roger Bender may write to him in care of this publication. |
| 5/13/2010 |
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