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SEVEN DAYS OF SQ 777
With Election Day less than two weeks away, OKAgPolicy wants to make sure all Oklahoma voters make an educated decision on State Question 777. For the next seven days, we’ll be LIVE on Facebook discussing key facts about Oklahoma’s Right to Farm amendment. Check out our first segment of #7Daysof777 today around 1 p.m. on our Facebook page.
TOP HEADLINES
Some say Right to Farm, some say Right to Harm:
The organizations backing either side of the proposed law were also subject to much discussion. For the most part, most farmer organizations like Oklahoma Farmer’s Bureau and Oklahoma Cattleman’s Association support the bill. Animal rights groups, environmental groups, city councils and newspapers largely oppose it [Stillwater News Press].
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Seven facts about State Question 777:
State Question 777 creates a unique opportunity for Oklahoma voters to protect one of our state’s greatest strengths – the family farm. Below find seven facts about Oklahoma’s Right to Farm [Oklahoma Farmers Care].
SQ 777 protects small farmers, Rep Mullin said:
“777 is being proactive. How many times are we proactive in our legislative body, to keep regulations from coming in and regulating our small farms?…If you know who is backing the opposition, you would understand why 777 is vitally important,” Rep. Mullin said [KFAQ].
Why family farmers support SQ 777:
On Nov. 8, Oklahoma voters can protect family farmers and ranchers from overregulation by out-of-state activist groups by voting YES on State Question 777. Four Oklahoma family farmers explain why the Right to Farm is vital for the future of Oklahoma family farms [Oklahoma Farmers Care].
MISCELLANEOUS
And down the stretch they come:
Some 55 percent of those surveyed in the Agri-Pulse Farm and Ranch Poll say they’ll support Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump while 18 percent are throwing their support behind Democratic Hillary Clinton [FB Advocacy ’16].
EPA rushed ‘Waters of the US’ rule to appease environmentalists:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rushed a major water regulation to appease the political ambitions of the White House and environmentalist allies, according to a report by congressional investigators [Daily Caller].
USFRA to ramp up its food company outreach on GMOs:
If you run a food company and are looking at ways to phase out genetically modified foods in your product line, there’s a good chance a group of producers would like to chat. The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance announced a new “Straight Talk” campaign on Thursday, hoping to “engage the food industry in a dialogue on sustainable agriculture production” [Agri-Pulse].
