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2012 Farm Bill: Is It Finally Time?
Monday, January 30th, 2012
I have written in other posts on my thoughts regarding the Farm Bill. Once again, we have the opportunity to make changes that could turn a program into a true safety net…meaning it would send producers back up, after falling, not catch them and not let go, or worse yet, promote a state of long-term dependence.
Being from California, I suspect I have a slightly different perspective on the issue of crop insurance. However, I also believe that there are others, particularly in Florida and Michigan, to name a few, who have some similar thoughts. I mention this because of our tremendous diversity in crops grown, many of which do not even qualify for support from the current or past Farm Bills. [...continue reading]
DOL (Department Opposed to Labor) Strikes Again
Friday, October 7th, 2011
I received an email the other day from a friend…an email that at first I thought was a joke, a spoof, one of those emails that once you read part way down says something to the effect of “Gotcha! Things aren’t really as bad they seem.” I read through the synopsis…waiting to come to the [...continue reading]
Silencing A Vote… Despicable!
Saturday, June 11th, 2011
The We Draw The Lines Commission has released the 1st draft of the proposed map for redistricting the California Assembly, Senate and Congressional lines. This proposal is based on the November 2010 elections and census. For Scott Valley the proposal spells DISASTER! Senator Doug LaMalfa and Assemblyman Jim Nielsen have been outstanding supporters of water [...continue reading]
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