SACK IT TO 'UM: OBAMA PICKS CARGILL - CONAGRA - GM MAN AS USDA CHIEF

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'Sack it to 'em Brushing aside pressure, Obama taps a big-ag man as USDA chief Posted by Tom Philpott

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"Tom Vilsack was one of the first governors to see the promise of biotechnology. He has a very balanced view of agriculture and understands its potential." -- Ted Crosbie, vice president of global plant breeding and director of Monsanto's Iowa operations

"Governor Vilsack would be an outstanding choice for Secretary of Agriculture. He would bring great leadership and experience to the position. Governor Vilsack understands what it takes to increase agricultural productivity to meet growing global demand for food and feed." -- Paul Schickler, president of Dupont's Pioneer Hi-Bred, one of Monsanto's few rivals in the genetically modified seed industry.

(snip) In 2007, Thomas Vilsack ended an eight-year stint as Iowa's governor. Before that, he had served as a state senator. During his time in Iowa politics, he promoted the interests of large agribusiness firms in several ways.

As a state senator, he voted for the infamous House File 519 in 1995, which stripped counties of the right to impose restrictions on CAFOs. In 2005, as governor, he signed into law House File 642, which barred local governments from regulating the planting of genetically modified seed.

In 2001, the Biotechnology Industry Organization named him "governor of the year" for his "support of the industry's economic growth and agricultural biotechnology research." Vilsack also brisky promoted biofuels as governor; he served as chair of the Governors' Ethanol Coalition.

(snip) After stepping down after his second term in 2007, Vilsack ran for president. When that bid failed, he joined the Minneapolis-based corporate law firm Dorsey & Whitney. The firm's broad range of corporate clients include food giants Cargill and Conagra.

He also serves as a distinguished fellow at Iowa State University's Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products, where he sits on the advisory board with representatives of Monsanto, Dupont's Pioneer Hi-Bred, and the World Bank.

Link: http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2008/12/16/2326/6775 http://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/members/forum.cgi?read=137974

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Hi Lynda,Thank you for  your post!The Organic Consumers Association has created a "Stop Vilsack" page and an online petition.Go to http://www.stopvilsack.org  to  opposeVilsack's Senate confirmation.Mary Jo FaheySACK IT TO 'UM: OBAMA PICKS CARGILL - CONAGRA - GM MAN AS USDA CHIEFPosted by: "Lynda Brasier" susoni   susoni_17Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:39 am (PST)'Sack it to 'em Brushing aside pressure, Obama taps a big-ag man as USDA chief Posted by Tom Philpott (snip) "Tom Vilsack was one of the first governors to see the promise of biotechnology. He has a very balanced view of agriculture and understands its potential." -- Ted Crosbie, vice president of global plant breeding and director of Monsanto's Iowa operations "Governor Vilsack would be an outstanding choice for Secretary of Agriculture. He would bring great leadership and experience to the position. Governor Vilsack understands what it takes to increase agricultural productivity to meet growing global demand for food and feed." -- Paul Schickler, president of Dupont's Pioneer Hi-Bred, one of Monsanto's few rivals in the genetically modified seed industry. (snip) In 2007, Thomas Vilsack ended an eight-year stint as Iowa's governor. Before that, he had served as a state senator. During his time in Iowa politics, he promoted the interests of large agribusiness firms in several ways. As a state senator, he voted for the infamous House File 519 in 1995, which stripped counties of the right to impose restrictions on CAFOs. In 2005, as governor, he signed into law House File 642, which barred local governments from regulating the planting of genetically modified seed. In 2001, the Biotechnology Industry Organization named him "governor of the year" for his "support of the industry's economic growth and agricultural biotechnology research." Vilsack also brisky promoted biofuels as governor; he served as chair of the Governors' Ethanol Coalition. (snip) After stepping down after his second term in 2007, Vilsack ran for president. When that bid failed, he joined the Minneapolis-based corporate law firm Dorsey & Whitney. The firm's broad range of corporate clients include food giants Cargill and Conagra. He also serves as a distinguished fellow at Iowa State University's Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products, where he sits on the advisory board with representatives of Monsanto, Dupont's Pioneer Hi-Bred, and the World Bank. Link: http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2008/12/16/2326/6775 http://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/members/forum.cgi?read=137974

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Didn't he already bypass Vilsack--and appoint an even bigger pro GMO USDA Chief? Next to Monsanto--Cargill is the biggest 'owner' of genetically modified 'foodstuff'?--(can't call it that but dont know what else to call it)--- On Sat, 12/20/08, Mary Jo Fahey <maryjofahey wrote:

Mary Jo Fahey <maryjofahey Re: SACK IT TO 'UM: OBAMA PICKS CARGILL - CONAGRA - GM MAN AS USDA CHIEF Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008, 7:30 AM

 

 

 

Hi Lynda,

 

Thank you for your post!

 

The Organic Consumers Association has created a "Stop Vilsack" page and an online petition.

 

Go to http://www.stopvils ack.org to oppose

Vilsack's Senate confirmation.

 

Mary Jo Fahey

 

 

SACK IT TO 'UM: OBAMA PICKS CARGILL - CONAGRA - GM MAN AS USDA CHIEF

Posted by: "Lynda Brasier" susoni (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net susoni_17

Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:39 am (PST)

'Sack it to 'em

Brushing aside pressure, Obama taps a big-ag man as USDA chief

Posted by Tom Philpott

 

(snip)

 

"Tom Vilsack was one of the first governors to see the promise of biotechnology. He has a very balanced view of agriculture and understands its potential."

-- Ted Crosbie, vice president of global plant breeding and director of Monsanto's Iowa operations

 

"Governor Vilsack would be an outstanding choice for Secretary of Agriculture. He would bring great leadership and experience to the position. Governor Vilsack understands what it takes to increase agricultural productivity to meet growing global demand for food and feed."

-- Paul Schickler, president of Dupont's Pioneer Hi-Bred, one of Monsanto's few rivals in the genetically modified seed industry.

 

(snip)

In 2007, Thomas Vilsack ended an eight-year stint as Iowa's governor. Before that, he had served as a state senator. During his time in Iowa politics, he promoted the interests of large agribusiness firms in several ways.

 

As a state senator, he voted for the infamous House File 519 in 1995, which stripped counties of the right to impose restrictions on CAFOs. In 2005, as governor, he signed into law House File 642, which barred local governments from regulating the planting of genetically modified seed.

 

In 2001, the Biotechnology Industry Organization named him "governor of the year" for his "support of the industry's economic growth and agricultural biotechnology research." Vilsack also brisky promoted biofuels as governor; he served as chair of the Governors' Ethanol Coalition.

 

(snip)

After stepping down after his second term in 2007, Vilsack ran for president. When that bid failed, he joined the Minneapolis- based corporate law firm Dorsey & Whitney. The firm's broad range of corporate clients include food giants Cargill and Conagra.

 

He also serves as a distinguished fellow at Iowa State University's Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products, where he sits on the advisory board with representatives of Monsanto, Dupont's Pioneer Hi-Bred, and the World Bank.

 

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