Iowa farmers gathered in Marshalltown to show their support for the ‘Save Our Bacon’ Act, sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hinson. The act aims to override regulatory laws like California’s Proposition 12, which sets specific standards for farming livestock.
Concerns Over Regulatory Laws
Supporters of the act pointed to the potential negative impact of Proposition 12 on Iowa farmers, citing increased production costs and consumer prices. Brian Feldpausch, representing the Iowa Farm Bureau, stated that the deregulation effort is necessary to avoid a ‘moving target’ of conflicting regulations.
Trish Cook, former President of the Iowa Pork Producers, expressed concerns that Proposition 12 would hurt small family farmers and raise production costs. ‘It’s an insult to our way of life. Consumers cannot afford a 50-state patchwork of contradictory laws,’ Cook said.
Opposition to the Act
However, opponents of the ‘Save Our Bacon’ Act have raised concerns about the potential risks to animal welfare, food safety, and disease prevention. Rep. Hinson pushed back on these concerns, stating that the act would actually improve biohazard prevention and animal health and safety.
Rep. Hinson is also running to replace Joni Ernst in the U.S. Senate. Her Democratic opponent, Josh Turek, has expressed opposition to the ‘Save Our Bacon’ Act, citing concerns about its impact on Iowa farmers and the state’s economy.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
