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From: "Scott Lowery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> I agree that, from what I've read, the possible health risks to people
> drinking rBHG milk seem pretty murky. However, as I recall the public
> debate a few years ago, the bigger issue is how the use of rBHG effects
the
> health of the cattle AND the economic effects on the smaller producers if
> widespread use among the large producers becomes accepted. I wonder if Jim
> Riddle or someone else more versed in this subject could explain this more
> clearly.
>
> I'm sure this is much more complicated than what I'm stating here. I'll
> continue to buy non-rBHG as long as I have a choice, because I think that
I
> am supporting a more traditional, low-tech method of raising dairy cattle
> that is compatible with smaller family dairy farms. For the most part, I
> would think that's the majority of dairy farming that goes on within our
> School District. I wonder if this ever came up as part of the discussion
> at the School Board.
I don't think that it is appropriate for the school board to make this
choice on anything other than it's own considerations. It is up to farmer's
to make their choices as to using or not using BGH.
>
> Also, I'm puzzled as to why there's such a difference in cost from the
> suppliers, when the cost at the grocery store is the same. Does anyone
> know?
The price difference at Econo Foods is $0.20 per gallon. I have not made a
purchase at any other store in town. Scott, where did you see the same
price for both forms of milk?
Glen Schumann
Winona, MN
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