By Paige Wallace, NCBA Communications
Last week the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a statement in support of “Meatless Monday,” in an effort to encourage people to forgo animal products once a week and reduce their carbon footprint. Although the statement was retracted within a few short hours, it was not quick to leave the minds of agriculturalists and consumers across the country.
Today, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), declared "Meat Monday." In an effort to mock "Meatless Mondays," they arranged for a total of 52 orders of barbecue beef sandwiches, brisket, sausage and ribs to be delivered to their staff office.
In an article from The Hill, the Texas senator stated, "In some of the toughest times they’ve seen in recent memory, Texas cattle ranchers and farmers deserve an administration who works with them," Cornyn said, "not one who undermines them with boneheaded decisions from bureaucrats in Washington."
“This is truly an awakening statement by USDA, which strongly indicates that USDA does not understand the efforts being made in rural America to produce food and fiber for a growing global population in a very sustainable way,” said (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander. “USDA was created to provide a platform to promote and sustain rural America in order to feed the world. This move by USDA should be condemned by anyone who believes agriculture is fundamental to sustaining life on this planet.”
To view NCBA's press releases regarding USDA's encouragement of "Meatless Mondays" click here.
Last week the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a statement in support of “Meatless Monday,” in an effort to encourage people to forgo animal products once a week and reduce their carbon footprint. Although the statement was retracted within a few short hours, it was not quick to leave the minds of agriculturalists and consumers across the country.
Today, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), declared "Meat Monday." In an effort to mock "Meatless Mondays," they arranged for a total of 52 orders of barbecue beef sandwiches, brisket, sausage and ribs to be delivered to their staff office.
In an article from The Hill, the Texas senator stated, "In some of the toughest times they’ve seen in recent memory, Texas cattle ranchers and farmers deserve an administration who works with them," Cornyn said, "not one who undermines them with boneheaded decisions from bureaucrats in Washington."
“This is truly an awakening statement by USDA, which strongly indicates that USDA does not understand the efforts being made in rural America to produce food and fiber for a growing global population in a very sustainable way,” said (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander. “USDA was created to provide a platform to promote and sustain rural America in order to feed the world. This move by USDA should be condemned by anyone who believes agriculture is fundamental to sustaining life on this planet.”
To view NCBA's press releases regarding USDA's encouragement of "Meatless Mondays" click here.
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