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The State of Ohio could soon take away consumers' right to know whether or not their milk is made with the artificial growth hormone rBGH. Governor Strickland and the Ohio Department of Agriculture are considering proposing a rule change that would restrict dairies from labeling their milk as "artificial hormone-free." We need to send the message to the Governor that consumers have a right to know what's in their milk, and dairies have a right to tell them.

Contact Governor Strickland today!

For those of you who may not know, Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone, known as rBGH or rBST, is a genetically engineered hormone that is injected into cows to make them produce more milk. Besides the documented increase of infections in dairy cows injected with rBGH, which necessitates increased use of antibiotics, there are ongoing questions about links to cancer in humans. For more reasons to go rBGH-free, click on the “Learn More” link below.

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February 10, 2010

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Dear Governor Strickland,

I am writing to urge you to keep “rBGH-Free” labels on dairy products in Ohio. As a consumer who is concerned about our food supply, I rely on labels to make informed choices about the food I buy.

The House of Representatives in Indiana recently pulled a bill from the floor that would have made rBGH-Free labels illegal.  Due to overwhelming consumer opposition to this label, Representatives in Indiana worked quickly to kill the bill before it could be voted on.  Pennsylvania also recently rescinded their rule which made it illegal for dairies to label their milk as "rBGH-Free" or "artificial growth hormone free."  This was due to overwhelming demand from consumers who want to know how their milk is produced.  New Jersey has also said they will not pursue any label changes, and will keep "rBGH-Free" labels in their state.

Ohio should follow the lead of these states who have listened to consumers, by keeping labels that protect consumers' right to know.

Denying consumers information about dairy products made from milk produced without rBGH leaves us without the information we need to make informed choices.  I urge you to keep “rBGH-Free” labels in the marketplace.

Sincerely,

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