Hi, I'm Amanda! My family farms corn and soybeans in Southwest Michigan. I'm also a practicing attorney.
When you see something, say something. Never be afraid to speak up!
This popped up in my personal newsfeed and I had to leave a *polite* comment. Smucker’s did respond, indicated they definitely didn’t want to hear that I would be switching brands, but they would pass the message along to their “team.” I don’t know if they really will or not, but I hope so and I hope they consider how this type of marketing hurts farmers and consumers.
Some in the U.S. farm industry are alarmed by Trump's embrace of RFK Jr. and tariffs
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President-elect Trump won landslide support in much of farm country, but his embrace of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his plan for a tariff fight with China alarms many farmers and agriculture experts.
Perspective: RFK Jr. poses a danger to American agriculture | AGDAILY
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voiced strong opposition to current scientific consensus about modern agriculture, particularly about pesticides and GMOs.
Viewpoint: Europe's eco-friendly emphasis is off base | AGDAILY
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While the average European may be inconvenienced by drinking a pop with an attached cap because of eco-efforts, farmers’ livelihoods are being destroyed.
Is there no such thing as a business executive that understands the difference between long term planning and quick profit? Are most marketing folks complete weasels?
Do you really need a no GMO message on your products? Numerous studies have proven their safety and your actions on encourage the spreading of misinformation. I will take my business to a company that values science over pop marketing.