The alleged rationale for the NAIS is to protect against animal disease by providing 48-hour traceback of all animal movements. The proponents raise the specter of…
NAIS: The Basics
As far back as the 1980s, industry groups and technology companies were developing plans for an electronic national animal identification system that was to apply to…
Your Life Under the National Animal Identification System
by Judith McGeary This article was originally published in the July-October 2006 edition of Small Farm Today. As people learn more about the National Animal…
Response to USDA’s “Guide for Small-Scale and Non-Commercial Producers”
By Judith McGeary On June 2, 2006, USDA published a “Guide for Small-Scale and Non-Commercial Producers.” While this document is filled with feel-good statements that would…
Press Release: Big Brother Wants to Know If You Own Animals
Contact: Judith McGeary, judith@farmandranchfreedom.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Big Brother Wants to Know If You Own Animals May 15, 2006 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture continues…
NAIS: Truth About BSE or Mad Cow Disease
Why NAIS Will Not Prevent “Mad Cow” Burgers NAIS has been touted as the solution to the Mad Cow problem, with people claiming that “We need…
Analysis of USDA’s April 6, 2006 Announcement
By Judith McGeary USDA’s press conference on April 6 and the documents released the same day provide some very good news. USDA will not propose regulations…
Press Release: The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance Is Founded
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance Is Founded Leading the Fight Against NAIS April 9, 2006 — The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance…
Analysis of NAIS and Proposed Texas Regulations
March 29, 2006 Throughout history, humans have raised animals for food, transportation, and companionship. This country has deep agricultural roots, and Texas has a proud history…
Corporate Control of Our Food Supply: The Real Impacts of NAIS
by Judith McGeary This article was originally published in the December/January 2006 issue of Countryside magazine. Countryside readers are by now familiar with the National…