Re: More on the Farm Bureau!

Robert Stevahn (rstevahn@hpbs669.boi.hp.com)
Wed, 13 Dec 1995 16:20:58 -0700

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Paul Dietmann writes:
> I found it very discouraging to read the messages
> written by the gentleman from the Environmental Working Group, as he
> reinforces the idea many people have out here that environmentalists neither
> know nor care much about farmers and their interests.

I disagree with this analysis. While I certainly admit that the Farm
Bureau can be reinvented from the bottom up, and am encouraged by the
efforts of those of you who have the stomache to make it happen, it is
inarguable that FB has fought tooth and nail against progressive farm
policies and environmental protection. Farm Bureau remains opposed to
sustainable ag policies in general.

> I am very glad we are fortunate enough to have a forum in which to discuss
> these issues and look forward to reading more comments!

Me, too. This has been a very enlightening discussion. I have hope for the
Farm Bureau, where I had none before.

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