At a Lincoln press conference, the Nebraska Farmers Union and the Humane Society of the United States announced what they call the Nebraska Agriculture Council of the Humane Society of the United States. NFU President John Hansen stated that, "the intent is for the council to develop welfare standards for raising farm animals and to develop marketing opportunities for those who raise those animals.The newly formed partnership drew a sharp response from the five Nebraska farm groups who earlier this fall organized We Support Agriculture.
Pete McClymont, Chairman of We Support Agriculture, stated that, "we are shocked and disappointed that any Nebraska agriculture group would align itself with an extreme animal rights organization such as the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Nebraska's farmers and ranchers are caring people who know how to care for their animals properly. They go to great lengths to protect their animals from disease, predators and the harsh Nebraska climate while feeding their families, their neighbors and the world."
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Posted 10/23/2011
