Sheep Industry News December 2024

porters is a testament to the people of Denver who value tradition, respect local businesses and recognize the unique cultural contri butions that artisans and craftspeople make to our community,” said Landon Gates, spokesperson for Hands off my Hat. While Ordinance 309 had a more direct impact on the Ameri can sheep industry, it was important to defeat both measures and show activists that Denver is pro-agriculture. “Activists from New Orleans and California used dark money from out of state to try and shut down this local company, but they lost to Colorado workers, farmers, ranchers and restaurateurs,” said Ian Silverii, campaign spokesperson for Stop the Ban, Protect Jobs (No on 309). “A record number of endorsers and local sup porters from across the political spectrum joined with us to defeat this ban, and their local voices mattered in this election. We have one message for those who tried to come to our city and our state to run their experiment to upend the lives of so many hardworking people: it was a baaaaaaaad idea.” And no one was more happy to see 309 defeated than the employee-owners of the Superior Farms Denver plant. “I can’t tell you how relieved I am,” said Superior Farms Denver General Manager Gustavo Fernandez, who has worked there for more than 30 years. “I and the workers at this facility just want to do our jobs and provide for our families. Now we can get back to that without this huge weight on our shoulders. Thank you, Denver!” COMPLETELY UPDATED Sheep Production Handbook Fully Searchable USB

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