If you like the greenhorns blog, and support young farmers, and feel connected to entrepreneurship in agriculture:
PLEASE ACT TODAY. BREAK THE BEEF PORK POULTRY TRUST.

Please take a few moments of your day this Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday to call the White House and tell President Obama that you support the proposed Fair Livestock Competition rule [PDF] that helps independent farmers and ranchers get a fair price for their hard work. (It's also called the "GIPSA rule".)
On February 14, 15 and 16 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, hundreds will participate in “Love the American Farmer and Rancher” call in day because the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed Fair Livestock Competition rule would greatly benefit livestock producers across the country. However, the meatpackers and processors have pushed back against the rule, spreading false information to protect their own greedy bottom line.
You can help!

• Call 202-456-1111 to reach the White House Comment Line (you may need to call back if the line is busy)
• Share the message below (or something similar)
• "My name is _______ from _________ (city and/or state) calling in support of USDA’s proposed livestock rule. This rule would level the playing field for livestock producers. Livestock producers need this rule finalized to protect them from retaliation and level the playing field. I encourage USDA to finish and implement the GIPSA proposed rule as quickly as possible. Thank you."

For more information on issues related to fair competition in livestock, go to www.cfra.org/competition. Thank you for supporting independent livestock farmers and ranchers!
Best,
Steph Larsen
Center for Rural Affairs
PS. Our friends at Food & Water Watch have a neat application that connects you directly to the White House if you click here and enter your phone number. Otherwise, please reply to <[email protected]>  if you called so we can keep track.