Checkoff in the Crosshairs

A coalition of anti-checkoff groups was in Bismarck Tuesday as part of its Enough is Enough Tour. The coalition is protesting the consolidation of the food system and claims the commodity checkoff programs are working against their interests. Sixteen groups are part of this group, including the Dakota Resource Council, the Organization for Competitive Markets and R-CALF USA. Meanwhile, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, American Sheep Industry Association and North Dakota Stockmen’s Association released a joint statement, emphasizing their support for commodity checkoff programs.