Tag: advocacy
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Ohio Tells H$U$ to Take a Hike
On November 3rd, 2009, Ohioans united and passed Issue 2, the establishment of the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board, overwhelmingly – proactively ebbing legislative efforts from HSUS to regulate the welfare standards for livestock in Ohio. After Issue 2 passed, HSUS issued a statement stating that HSUS will ‘submit a ballot initiative next year in Ohio…
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Humane Watch – keeping an eye on HSUS
If you haven’t read Chuck Jolley’s article Five Minutes With David Martosko & RICO, The HSUS Dog, you’re missing the update on the newest HSUS adversary, HumaneWatch.org. HumaneWatch.org has been instituted by the Center for Consumer Freed (CCF). Jolley spoke with David Martosko, Director of Research at the CCF, about the who, what, where, when and why’s of…
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HSUS acting in Kansas!
The Humane Society of the United States has partnered with Humane Kansas (the HSUS of Kansas) to introduce a bill into the Kansas House Transportation Committee to make an ‘I’m Pet Friendly’ license plate. Proceeds/profits from these license plates will be appropriated to Humane Kansas where the money will be used to “give a voice…
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5 Rules for Dealing with Activists
5 Rules for Dealing with Activists By: Yvonne Vizzier Thaxton Great tips for agricultural advocates! – Don’t argue; they don’t want to hear what you have to say and you won’t change their minds. – Do answer questions. If there is any doubt about a practice, admit it. Remember we are constantly learning and updating…
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Mike Rowe: Friend of Agriculture
At the 2009 National FFA Convention, one of the keynote speakers was Mike Rowe, host of the highly successful show “Dirty Jobs.” Now, among all FFA speakers, Mike spoke to the audience about working hard, being driven and not waiting until it’s too late to start influencing those around you. He also spoke about animal…