Recently a local TV station, KOMU, did a two part story on Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). This story was different from most stories about CAFO's, it talked about the facts, not emotions.

I had the opportunity to be interviewed for the story, as did a Commercial Ag Specialist from the University of Missouri, and a representative from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The story talked about how CAFO's were regulated, how farmers cared for their animals, and how all this benefits the local economy and consumers.

After the second part of the story aired, the reporter told about the many calls and letters they had received for the story. Many of these calls were positive. This is a perfect example of GRASSROOTS at it's best. We have always been told we need to make contact with the media, this is a perfect example of farmers contacting the media.

So the next time you like or don't like what you see on TV about agriculture, pick up the phone or send a letter to your local station and let them hear your opinions! And when you have finished with your call or letter, call a friend and ask them to do the same.