The Save Our Bacon Act Is Republicans’ Latest Attack on Prop 12

The Save Our Bacon Act Is Republicans’ Latest Attack on Prop 12

Last week, Congressional Republicans launched another attempt to repeal California’s Proposition 12, the landmark animal welfare law. Iowa Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson introduced the Save Our Bacon Act on July 23, and the House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing the same day on Prop 12’s ramifications on agricultural producers. But despite some claims made at the hearing, not all farmers oppose the law. In fact, some actively support it.Pr…

What California congressmen say about Proposition 12

The House Agriculture Committee seeks a solution to how a California law affects agriculture production in other states.

Pork state legislators say Proposition 12 harms pigs

House Agriculture Committee hears how the California law was 'drafted by people who have no experience' in working with livestock.

Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns - Hogs & Pork AgNet West

NPPC Testifies Against California Law’s National Impact Pat Hord, an Ohio pork producer and vice president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), along with NPPC economist Holly Cook, testified ... Read More The post Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns appeared first on AgNet West.