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olorado has done it again. First, it was the governor of the Centennial State declaring March 20 as “MeatOut Day,” and now there is a ballot initiative Julie Turner-Crawford that, if passed in 2022, will devastate the is a native of Dallas state’s livestock industry. County, Mo., where According to published reports, Initiative 16, a section she grew up on her referred to as “Wilbur’s Law,” adds livestock and fish to family’s farm. She is a the state’s animal cruelty law and redefines what congraduate of Missouri stitutes a “sexual act with an animal,” including pracState University. To tices used in breeding and animal husbandry. PAUSE contact Julie, call 1-866(Protect Animals from Unnecessary Suffering and Ex532-1960 or by email at ploitation) states “any intrusion or penetration, howeveditor@ozarksfn.com. er slight, with an object or part of a person’s body” into an animal would be a criminal act. In other words, AI would be outlawed, as would palpation, obtaining a pelvic measurement, collecting semen, castration or assisting in a difficult birth. Some veterinarians in Colorado have also voiced concerns it would be illegal to spay and neuter pets. The initiative states it wouldn’t prevent someone from “dispensing care to an animal in the interest of improving that animal’s health.” However, opponents say there’s a
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OFN Staff Favorite.
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Ingredients: • 4 C frozen miniature tater tots • 1 pound ground beef • 1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning • 2/3 C water • 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 C shredded lettuce • 1/4 C sliced ripe olives, optional • 1/4 C taco sauce • 1/2 C sour cream
Directions: Bake tater tots according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Top tater tots with beef mixture, cheese, lettuce and, if desired, olives. Serve with taco sauce and sour cream. Know a Good Recipe? Send in your favorite recipe to share with our readers. Mail them to: PO Box 1514, Lebanon, MO 65536; fax them to: 417-532-4721; or email them to: editor@ozarksfn.com
MAY 17, 2021
Ozarks Farm & Neighbor • www.ozarksfn.com
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