Archive for the 'Property Rights' Category

Do you want REAL ID? Governor Bredesen wants to know.

Monday, March 31st, 2008

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 [...]

Scrapie Tags = Low-Tech Animal ID

Monday, January 14th, 2008

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 [...]

New York Dairy Farmer Turns the Tables When the Ag Inspectors Arrive for a Visit

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

Wondering what an article about a New York dairy farmer is doing on a Tennessee site? Read on. This article first appeared at thecompletepatient.com.
Over the last two weeks, Andrea Elliott has been writing emails to farm associations, her Congressman, and members of the U.S. House and Senate agriculture committees—all urging that the upcoming farm [...]