Country-of-origin labeling is a priority for North Dakota Farmers Union members who took part in the National Farmers Union Fly-in in Washington. North Dakota Farmers Union Director Shelly Ziesch said consumers need to know where their beef comes from, especially when food safety problems arise. “The situation this summer with the lettuce and jalapenos coming out of Mexico and spreading foodborne illnesses really emphasized that for everything.” Ziesch said a food safety incident can hurt U.S. producers even when the problem originates elsewhere.
