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November 27, 2010
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Dec. 4, 2010 More
May 12, 2010
FARMING & FOOD, Uncategorized FARMING & FOOD, Jim Goyle, veto milk bill, WICFA, Wisconsin Leave a comment
Wisconsin Independent Consumers and Farmers Assoc: WICFA
What: Call Governor Jim Doyle and tell him to veto the Senate bill, SB 434, the raw milk bill, effectively killing the unfair raw milk bill.
Call 608-266-1212 today! We think that he will be finalizing his decision and taking action on this bill by the middle of this week.
When: A.S.A.P.! He is expected to take action on this bill by the middle of this week.
Dear WICFA Friends and Members,
We have a great opportunity to stop the raw milk bill that is unfair to small producers and would prevent fair competition in the marketplace. Please call Governor Jim Doyle to let him know that he should veto the Senate version, SB 434, of the raw milk bill. More
April 15, 2010
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March 6, 2010
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Live Link: WICFA
LADIES & GENTLEMEN
If you are attending the Raw Milk Hearing that is scheduled for March 10, 2010, in Eau Claire, WI please give us a call or send an email so that we can make sure that we will not all be speaking about the same things. Our website has been updated with information about where the hearing is being held and at what time. Additionally, we started a new discussion on the Facebook page that is centered on the above piece by our Vice President, Paul M. Griepentrog.
Additionally, I am sorry about this coming out so late but I have been extremely busy and figured that you already knew about the hearing in Eau Claire as well as the fact that the one for the 16th in Madison was canceled because of the shear volume of emails I have been receiving about these very things. WICFA’s voice is being heard as we have been obtaining space in both the opinion sections of agricultural newspapers as well as being included in some articles in the same papers. We might be small right now but we are having an impact. Keep paying attention to what is going on and keep us up to date.
Thanks for all that you do,
Clifford J. Cordell II
WICFA – President
(715) 418-0424
cj@wicfa.org
February 15, 2010
Uncategorized Codex Alimentarius, dairy, honey bill, raw milk, WICFA, Wisconsin Leave a comment
February 6, 2010
Fresh/Raw Milk ab 628, dairy, dairy products, DATCP, fresh milk, raw milk, sb434, WICFA, Wisconsin Leave a comment
Hello WICFA Friends and Members,
If you agree that we should not take whatever can be achieved instead of standing firm and holding out for a bill that is beneficial to all raw milk producers, no matter what the size of their operation, then print off some copies of our opposition statement and distribute them to friends, family, and your neighbors.
We must let our representatives in Madison hear from us as well. Please contact your assembly person and senator to let them know that they should not vote in favor of the “Raw Milk Bill”. We need to make sure that our voices are heard.
Do not let our food choices be regulated by DATCP and corporate interest.
“If the people let government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as are the souls of those who live under tyranny” Thomas Jefferson
Sincerely,
Clifford J. Cordell II
WICFA – President
cj@wicfa.org
www.wicfa.org
WICFA STATEMENT OF OPPOSITION TO SB 434 & AB 628 can be read here: WICFA STATEMENT
December 24, 2009
FARMING & FOOD, Fresh/Raw Milk dairy farming, Facebook, Whole Foods USA, WICFA, Wisconsin 2 Comments
In support of this effort:
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Farm Wars
December 24, 2009
Uncategorized government corruption, legislative corruption, Monchilovich trial, new trial, WICFA, Wisconsin 3 Comments
For More information on this matter contact WICFA.org
December 6, 2009
Uncategorized dairy farmers, dietary licensing, health freedom, WICFA, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Health Freedom Coalition Leave a comment
WISC: Bus Schedule for Dangerous Dietary Licensing Bill: AB440 Hearing Dec 9, at 10 AM Arrive at 9:30
Bus Schedule for AB440 Hearing Wednesday December 9 at 10AM
Also at: http://wihfc.com/bus_schedule.htm
5:30 – Green Bay – Sam’s Club, 2470 W. Mason St. Off Hwy 54
5:50 – Appleton – Fox River Mall –
Sears west Parking area 430 W. Wisconsin Ave
Can provide pickup points in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, or any other place along Hwy 151 coming into Madison
Contact Susan and it will be arranged. Email or call for reservations:
Susan: klingeisen@aol.com or call 920-915-1285
Bus from Eau Claire:
5:30 Target parking lot
Call Karen Hurd’s office to make a reservation: 715-877-3510
December 9 is Health Freedom Day in Madison! More
December 1, 2009
FARMING & FOOD, National Animal Indentification System AMICUS, Amish, animal ID, DATCP, forms records mangement, FTCLDF, NAIS, national organizations, Paul Griepentrog, property seizure, R-CAlf, WICFA, Wisconsin 1 Comment
by: Paul Griepentrog ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Foreword: An announcement was posted yesterday by Judith McGeary of Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) saying that FTCLDF had filed an Amicus brief in the Emmanuel Miller Case. Below is the actual and original AMICUS filed by Paul Griepentrog in December of 2008 on behalf of Emmanuel Miller. Mr. Griepentrog can supply copies of original documents showing notary, certification, court time/date stamp and fees paid. Why would FTCLDF file, or claim to have filed, an AMICUS brief when they have steadfastly refused to enter into, appear on behalf of, or show any interest in these prosecutions prior to this? Contact: Paul Griepentrog at skfarms@centurytel.net to request copies of the original documents showing certification and acceptance.
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Where did these people come from?
There are 22 groups listed below that have signed on an amicus brief that alleges to support Emanuel Miller. This brief advocates a voluntary premises registration program in Wisconsin. In as much as it was the intent of the legislature that participation be voluntary when the existing legislation was passed we can only assume these groups wish to further the suffering we now endure. This brief is of no benefit to those of us here. The religious convictions of Mr. Miller were established at trial and have no need of reiteration. Nor do any of us here wish to endure any form of premises registration, having faced the persecution of an overzealous Agriculture Department that refused to allow any exemptions despite the intent of the legislature.
We find the only in state group signed on to this is the Family Farm Defenders who in a quest to further their own groups funds by selling toasted cheese sandwiches at an event by Michael Pollan in Madison and completely forgot Emanuel Miller’s Trial. This group opposed supporting our lobbying efforts for Scott Suder’s bill.
We find R-CALF USA who having been apprised of the situation for over a year in reports I gave to the Animal ID Committee on a monthly basis, now in violation of their own policy which states they are opposed to all forms of NAIS. When I went to them wanting an alert when Pat and Melissa were charged my pleas fell on deaf ears, only a week before the trial did they finally put out an alert, despite their claims that this was not a national issue.
Where are those claims now when these out of state national groups seek to interfere and counter the work that is being done here?
We seek to overturn the statute and end this nightmare, but the groups listed below want this to continue. Not one of them I contacted had read the brief or contacted the only group here actively involved in supporting those facing prosecution, the Wisconsin Independent Consumers and Farmers Association (WICFA).
There were no representatives at either trial from any of these groups, a true reflection of their concern. This act on their part is to derail our efforts to have the enabling legislation declared null and void and free ourselves completely from this burden. Voluntary is not acceptable to us and would be as a snake coiled in the corner ready to strike again.
In the words of Emanuel Miller “On this there can be no compromise.” More
December 1, 2009
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Dear WICFA Friends and Members:
I hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed your time recounting the bountiful blessing that we have been given over the past year! I know that my wife and I had plenty to be thankful for and spent some quality time with both sides of our family.
This email is to serve as a reminder of some dates of events. Below is a list of the different events that we are hosting or advertising for others:
WICFA Annual Meeting – December 12, 2009 at the Dalton Town Hall in Dalton, Green Lake County, WI. This meeting is open to all WICFA members and is scheduled for 8:00 a.m.
WICFA Networking of Statewide Organizations Session – December 12, 2009 at the Dalton Town Hall in Dalton, Green Lake County, WI. This session is open to representatives from any group statewide that is interested in networking with us to improve communication about trials/prosecutions, rallies, speaking events, meetings, issues, etc…
WICFA Current Issues Discussion and Education Session –
December 12, 2009 at the Dalton Town Hall in Dalton, Green Lake County, WI. This session is open to everyone, whether or not you are associated with an organization.
Fresh/Raw Milk Dairy Farmer Max Kane’s Trial – December 21, 2009.
Come back one of Wisconsin’s fresh milk producers in Viroqua, WI. Max Kane and supporters are planning a rally from 8:30 a.m. till 10:25 a.m. and then other events after lunch time plus a pot luck dinner at the end of the day. See Max Kane’s blog for more detailed information about his event.
The first three events are sponsored and organized by WICFA. They are all on the same day so please make an effort to attend our big day in Dalton, WI.
The last fourth event is sponsored and organized by Max Kane and supporters. Please go out to Viroqua, WI and show your support for people who participate in fresh milk sales. Thanks for all that you do and we hope that you have a great weekend.
Sincerely, Clifford J. Cordell II
WICFA – President
(715) 418-0424 cj@wicfa.org http://www.wicfa.org
November 24, 2009
Uncategorized dairy farmers, DATCP, fresh milk, lobbyists, raw milk, WICFA, Wisconsin Leave a comment
WICFAs Facebook Page
The proposed draft is inadequate in addressing the concerns of fresh milk producers throughout the state, and does not fall within the mission statement of this organization.
The proposed draft states no author, and is applicable to Grade A dairies only, a license that requires a contract with a milk processor as a predetermining factor, this forced contract is a violation of Federal Uniform Commercial Code as it manifests as coercion.
Furthermore some milk processing companies require exclusive contracts from their producers in direct violation of the Sherman Anti Trust Act.
The hundreds of small herd owners concerns are not addressed in any fashion in this proposal.
This proposal forwarded by an inclusive group known to advocate to the members not speaking to the press, not contacting anyone beyond their legislative area, not sharing information outside the group, in an effort to deny First Amendment freedoms.
These freedoms were bought with blood, and we will not dishonor those who have given their all to procure and defend them.
Further directives were issued to not have out of state individuals involved, and yet an out of state organization’s officials have been contacting legislators and DATCP officials without having registered as lobbyists in this state as required for anyone reimbursed by an organization in an amount of $500 or more. Those officials contacted have a burden as well to report these contacts and are complicit in this act.
Such is the murk and quagmire of politics in Madison.
Therefore the Wisconsin Independent Consumers and Farmers Assn. in an
effort to hold to a higher standard will be opposing the raw milk proposed
draft in its present form.
November 24, 2009
Constitution, Government FARMING & FOOD, fresh milk, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, raw milk, WICFA, Wisconsin Leave a comment
Legislation through Litigation?
Raw Milk Action Alert For the States of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois
WHAT: A Raw Milk Producer
WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 21, 2009
WHERE: Vernon County Courthouse, 400 Court House Square St, Viroqua, Wisconsin
Google Map Directions to Vernon County Courthouse
Come and support Wisconsin’s small raw milk producers in Viroqua, Wisconsin. A Rally is planned on the Courthouse steps from 8:30 a.m. till 10:25 a.m.
This is the perfect opportunity to Network and meet some of your fellow producers. You can also learn more about current proposed Raw Milk legislation, Right to Farm, and Freedom from Regulation actions in the 4 state area.
After the Rally, the intention is to peacefully assemble inside the Courthouse. We hope to show as Ghandi stated “A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.” Your silent support during this time will allow the judicial community to see the true “Face of the People”.
A “Meet the Presenters” pot luck dinner will be held at the end of the day. Among those scheduled at this time to attend:
You can become a follower of WICFAs Facebook page.
Mark McAfee: Organic Pastures
David Gumpert : Author of The Raw Milk Revolution
Michael Badnarik : Author, Constitutional Scholar with 20 years of experience who lectures and teaches Nationwide.
One can find more information and up dates on Max Kanes Blog
Or through following PPJG daily.
November 20, 2009
Uncategorized DATCP prosectutions, NAIS, premises ID, WICFA, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Constitution Leave a comment
Wisconsin Independent Consumers and Farmers Association cordially invites you to our“Networking of Statewide Organizations Session” & “Current Issues Discussion and Educational Session” |
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Dalton Town Hall
Dalton, Green Lake County, WI
10:00 a.m. – Networking of Statewide Organizations Session
12:00 p.m. – Break for Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Current Issues Discussion and Educational Session
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Please RSVP by 5 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2009
to Clifford J. Cordell at (715) 418-0424, or cj@wicfa.org, or by requesting an invitation from our event list on our Facebook page which is accessible from our website, www.wicfa.org, and then RSVP from that invitation.
November 3, 2009
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September 27, 2009
Constitution, Food Safety, National Animal Indentification System Amish, animal health, civil prosecution, databases, Emanuel Miller, forfeiture, NAIS, premises ID, religious beliefs, USDA, WICFA 13 Comments
Posted September 26, 2009 6:20 pm CST
by Paul Griepentrog
The Lost People: Part II
A way of life was put on trial in Neillsville, Wisconsin on September 23, 2oo9, in the case against Emanuel Miller Jr., having been charged under complaint for civil forfeiture because he refused to register his property under the state’s premise registration program. The morning session was devoted to the evidentiary hearing in which the state, represented by Clark Co. district attorney Darwin Zwieg and Bonnie Walksmuth, a court appointed attorney representing Emanuel Miller, presented evidence on behalf of the parties.
The afternoon session was devoted to the trial phase and concluded around 4 o’clock, at which time Judge Jon Counsell gave instructions that upon the completion of the trial transcript, there would be thirty days to file motions, fifteen days after to file rebuttals, oral arguments would occur seven days later, and then he would make his final decision. More