Attorneys for the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund today sent a Notice of Intent to Sue letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) over implementation of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), a plan to electronically track every livestock animal in the country.
The Notice asks the USDA [...]

We have confirmed that Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen is conducting a little-known poll/tally regarding the REAL ID. He wants to know what Tennesseeans think, so let’s tell him. Light up those phones!
Please, take 10 seconds out of your day (that’s literally all it will take) and call his office at 615-741-2001 and politely but clearly [...]

This morning I discovered something interesting.
It is no longer legal to sell sheep or goats in Tennessee.
What?
Right, it is no longer legal to sell sheep or goats in Tennessee.
I know, you’re thinking I put a tablespoon of crazy in my Cheerios today, but read on.
I opened a letter this morning from the Tennessee Livestock Producers [...]