Monday, December 2, 2019

PROTECTING FARMERS FROM ANIMAL ACTIVISTS

 The escalation of on-farm animal activism and biosecurity concerns has prompted the introduction of new legislation.
Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is introducing the Security From Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019 on Dec. 2.
“We’ve heard from farmers who no longer feel safe in their homes, who have expressed concerns with increasing on-farm trespassing and the safety of their families, employees, and livestock,” said Hardeman in a media release.
Update:  The legislation passed first reading today.

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