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Coordination, a 4 Part Video Series, by Fred Kelly Grant
FRED KELLY GRANT and the 10th Amendment – Part 1 FRED KELLY GRANT and the 10th Amendment – Part 2 FRED KELLY GRANT and the 10th Amendment – Part 3 FRED KELLY GRANT and the 10th Amendment – Part 4 … Continue reading
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“Fighting for the U.S. Cattle Producer” News Conference, and Live Internet Broadcast Audio, at Callicrate Cattle Co at 1:00PM CST – Recorded on 09/20/2011
“This is essential listening if you want to understand the challenging landscape for small family and mid-sized farms and cattle ranches trying to make it on their own and support their communities.” – Bill Howard, Editor, The Colorado Catholic Herald … Continue reading
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Setting the record straight – Hay is not a “pollutant”
September 20, 2011 By Mike Callicrate The article in Farm Futures, “Region 7 EPA Administrator Sets Record Straight,” needs some clarification. Author Jason Vance was mistaken in his statement, “Last year the Environmental Protection Agency inspected a feedlot in St. … Continue reading
EPA’s ‘LETHAL’ ACTION THREATENS ALL FAMILY FARM AGRICULTURE — $37,500 per day per violation!
09/20/2011: “Fighting for the U.S. Cattle Producer” News Conference, and Live Internet Broadcast, at Callicrate Cattle Co at 1:00PM CST. 09/15/2011 (PDF): Cheyenne County Commissioners Official Letter of Support 09/14/2011 (Audio): Mike Callicrate discusses the “Order” on The Josh Tolley … Continue reading
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Immediate Release: News Conference at Callicrate Cattle Co 09/20/2011 “…in Heartland to Highlight Injustices Against Family Farmers and Ranchers”
Live Internet Broadcast on 09/20/2011 “Fighting for the U.S. Cattle Producer” For Immediate Release Contact: Bill Bullard, CEO September 14, 2011 Phone: 406-252-2516; e-mail: r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com * * MEDIA ADVISORY * * Group Schedules News Conference in Heartland to Highlight Injustices … Continue reading