This past Wednesday, May 9 on my radio program Random
Ramblings of, at WHTC in Holland, MI, I spoke about the fairly new Invasive
Species Order that DNR issued in 2010. It went into effect on April 1.
While I am no expert and do not raise any breed of swine, I
feel a connection to farmers. For those of you who might not know, I am a dairy
farmer. I have read several articles concerning this issue and my personal
belief is that once again the government officials are overstepping their
boundaries.
On the program, I presented different sources of information
in hopes that the public would be made aware of what is happening and to create
some interest.
I have included several links for you to read yourself.
It appears there has been over aggressive moves by the DNR.
The DNR needs to be held accountable to their job description and stay out of
the agricultural world.
Please take a few minutes to read these links. What was
perfectly fine and legal for several years has now succumbed to the DNR picking
and choosing which animal is deemed feral.
Action Alert
Michigan DNR moves to Destroy Farmer’s Livelihood
As you can see you can find many places to visit on the web
to gather information.
The non-farming community needs to see and hear the
challenges farmers face day to day. Ultimately, this affects everyone. Farmers
feed America.
