Vilsack has a solid record on animal protection, and he was the top choice of HSUS and HSLF to lead the USDA, the agency that oversees our federal laws on animal welfare, humane slaughter and transport, horse protection, animal fighting, and others. Nearly 90,000 animal advocates contacted the transition team through our website, expressing how important it was to pick an animal-friendly Agriculture Secretary and recommending Vilsack as an excellent choice. The Obama Administration listened to your views, and this appointment demonstrates what an important voice animal advocates can have as a political constituency.Read more here.
And, according to the Washington Post... Vilsack pledged that the agriculture department would play a role in "providing American leadership on climate change and making America a nation truly dedicated to health and nutrition."
I'm relieved he's animal friendly - that's for sure. I just hope he smartens up about organics, too. It's his job to follow Obama's lead, which according to his campaign - Obama is pro-organic!
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Hi Kristen,
Thanks for the update. Since Vilsack is animal friendly I would like to think that organics would be the next logical step for him to come around on, especially since Obama is pro-organic. We'll just have to make sure we continue to do our part by buying as much organic as possible and educate the people around us as to why organic is the way to go. Like you said in one of your blogs, sometimes people just don't know and all they need is the information to make a better choice.
Raw, organic and cruelty free. Raw, organic and cruelty free. Say it with me, people...
Raw, organic and cruelty free.
I don't want it unless it's raw, organic and cruelty free.
Wonderful. This is very inspiring and encouraging.
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