Beef labels � provincial vs. national

[grassfarmer]

And then today's mail came…

The Alberta Beef Producers rag where they give prizes to young people in agriculture for giving presentations on the "positive environmental impacts of hormone use" (Doesn't mention what they are btw - might be a stretch)

Then a whole page article promoting the "sound science" of hormone implants and GMOs and how the consumer has got to be taught about this.

And then like a breath of fresh air in the Alberta Farmer paper an article by Laura Rance on page 4:

http://www.agcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/AFE140818.pdf

Couldn't have said it better - this dumb idea that the consumer is always wrong and that all we need is better propaganda to convey the "correct" message.

First rule of business - the consumer is always right.

[rkaiser]

Wait just a minute GF.... Maybe ABP is going to come out with an educational campaign that would not only give an explanation of the positive effects of Beta Agonists, HGP's and antibiotics on cattle and their digestors bodies, but promote labeling of this specialty product as well. I think I will give them a call as an avid supporter of the cattle industry and make the suggestion. Maybe even one of those gong show actions that we used to participate in at ABP producer meetings years ago. What did they call that process again? Where you right down your thoughts, have it accepted at a meeting and then have the delegates including the delegates from the zone where the thought started laugh it off over beers at the AGM. And then make fun of the producer who had the guts to bring anything other then packer kool aid to the meeting. Actually more chem kool aid as these chem companies and the packers are also part of the booze party love in at these ABP meetings.

As for farmers fighting Kool Ranch, (BTW I am not suggesting your farm name inferred your drinking the kool aid) this is not a fight.

More of an awakening to the reality of marketing vs the propaganda machine that GF has kindly eluded.

I comprehend the limited capacity ranchers and feedlot owners feel they have to not support the packer/chem trail of HGP's, Beta Agonist, and antilife drugs. It is all about survival at the bankers door in their minds. Should they see the potential that unique protocol and marketing at a national level would have and ask the folks masquerading as political leaders to tell the packers and chem companies that Canada is prepared to offer a product that will differentiate Canadian Beef from America GMO, chem infested wonder beef, we could all join hands and all make money. Ever hear the word Branding used beyond the corral fence Kool ranch. Talk about a way to galvanise ranchers. Maybe you can lead the way for us now that you have heard about an alternative direction that some of us have been promoting for this industry for over a decade.

[rkaiser]

Whoops. I noticed a few typos and one kinda negative remark about chemicals referring to American Beef as GMO, chem "infested". My sincere apologies. LOL

[KoolRanch55]

The reason that I suggested that this was a "fight" is because you come across on the forum rkaiser as negative. Maybe you are trying to be humorous but I don`t get it.

[rkaiser]

I guess it is all in how you interpret a fight koolranch. Does the establishment not like transparency?

Ask them.

Would they rather not listen to another point of view like mine or others who have simply given up posting on this forum?

You now have my views and can read them again if you like. And if you choose to take them to an ABP meeting, translated in your own way, you are welcome.

You will find out quickly if it is a fight or not.

Thank you for reading Koolranch and I wish you nothing but the best in your endeavors... Honestly. Randy

[KoolRanch55]

Randy,

Thanks for your response.

After re-reading your messages, it has become clear to me that what you have said is genuine. My apologies for interpreting it the wrong way.

Best,

Jamie aka. KoolRanch55