Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Week 17 Notes for Members

THANK YOU!
Thank you to the many members who contributed to the fuel surcharge. We are grateful for your trust and support. The words of encouragement you sent along with the contributions are greatly appreciated and lifted our spirits.

USDA REQUESTS INFORMATION ON GENETICALLY ENGINEERED ANIMALS
Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has began seeking information from the public and industry about whether additional consideration is needed when genetically engineered (GE) animals are imported or moved across the country.
Consideration will be given to comments received on or before Nov. 18.
Send two copies of postal mail or commercial delivery comments to Docket
No. APHIS-2006-0188, Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS,
Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238.
Comments also can be submitted on the Federal eRulemaking portal at
public comments USDA

SEPTEMBER WORKDAY THIS SATURDAY
Join us this Saturday, Sept. 27, and help us harvest sweet potatoes. We will meet at the south farm (south of the Martin Van Buren site) at 10:00 am. There will be a potluck lunch at 12:30 pm so bring a dish to share. Wear old clothes and bring water and sun screen.

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