It will only take a generation to implement “voluntary” NAIS. That is my prediction unless parents who farm take the initiative to turn the tide. Headlines such as “USDA & FFA Team Together to Promote NAIS” and “4-H, FFA members begin enrolling animals in NAIS” show the new direction the USDA is taking. If they [...]
Category Archives: NAIS
My Letter to Senator Harkin
July 17, 2007 – 8:57 pm
Dear Senator Harkin, I am writing you about the farm bill. I am not in favor of linking Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) with the National Animal Identifiaction System (NAIS). COOL is a valuable program for our U.S. producers, but it doesn’t require the overhead and expense of NAIS. In fact, COOL is more a [...]
Calls Needed on the Farm Bill
July 10, 2007 – 10:31 am
Please call your Senator or Representative, if you are opposed to NAIS. The proposed farm bill seeks to link Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) with a mandatory animal identification system (NAIS). This is not needed, as many livestock owners do not need COOL, but under the proposed bill would be required to id their animals. [...]
Another Breach of Privacy
April 22, 2007 – 8:21 am
The USDA gives a privacy promise, as stated in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of the NAIS website. As with many other portions of NAIS, the Federal Government defers to the states and private industry to ensure your privacy is protected. I’ll qoute the FAQ here, in case it disappears at some future time. [...]
Will your information be secure?
February 9, 2007 – 3:59 pm
A big issue for many farmers and ranchers, when it comes to NAIS, is privacy. Before you sign up, be sure to ask this question, “Will my information be secure?” If you look at the USDA website on NAIS, there is a frequently asked question about this very thing. Q. Will my private information be [...]