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From: Russell Meade <meadecpa @southslope.net>
Sent: Friday,July 26, 2013 4:31 AM
To: Mr.:1 Yoshimoto
Subject: Please support biotechnology research and use
Dear Mr.Yoshimoto,
As a fifth generation farmer protecting the environment to continue farming is extremely important to us. In states like
Iowa and Hawaii,we're blessed with the opportunity to explore and implement new farming practices and technologies
that allow farmers to produce more safe food and energy for a growing world, while reducing farming's environmental
footprint.
On our farm in Iowa have embraced biotechnology's influence in crop production because it has allowed us to grow
more while reducing erosion, reducing our need for water, and reducing our use of pesticides and fertilizer.
We're also proud of the safety of the crops we grow. In Iowa,90 percent of corn and nearly 100 percent of soybeans
grown include some biotech traits.These crops have proven to be safe for our families who work on the farm,the
livestock we feed, and consumers.
Please do not pass a county bill that will restrict or ban the exploration and use of biotechnology.
Sincerely,
Russell Meade
3522 Half Moon Ave SW
Tiffin, IA 52340 c t`)
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