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UNDER ATTACK - GOOD INTENTIONS

07/31/07

Permalink 10:53:13 pm, by Steve McShane   English (US)
Categories: Young Farmer and Rancher

UNDER ATTACK - GOOD INTENTIONS

Chris - Nice reference to the New York Times. I hear you. You make a great case for the reason that we need to be ready to share our story and respond when called upon. Locally, vegetable growers face ENORMOUS pressure from the public to assure that our product is clean and free of microbial threats like E Coli. The Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement is driving this. Recent reports target the presence of wildlife such as wild pigs and deer. In response, local growers in our community have moved to raise 8 foot fences around fields. Papers have responded negatively, as has the public. Folks see farm land as scenic and fences don't lend well to a nice view. So, do we fence or don't we fence? You can find more at: http://www.montereyherald.com/editorials/ci_6380676. At recent hearings, local farmers have had to once again tell their story. No fence, means issues with the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement and no customers for product. All the more reason to be articulate about this stuff. Let's keep after it!

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