Tillamook Dairy in Oregon Resists Monsanto Pressure and Bans rBGH: "Tillamook Dairy in Oregon Resists Monsanto Pressure and Bans rBGH

>From Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility (Feb. 28, 2005)
Rick North
THIS TIME IT'S FINAL

TILLAMOOK rBGH-FREE!
The Tillamook County Creamery Association's membership voted 83-43 to back
up the Board's previous decision to go rBGH-free, effective April 1, 2005.

After a two-hour discussion, the co-op's members decided to listen to their
consumers' wishes rather than Monsanto.

In an incredible display of consumer activism and strength, over 6,500
people commented to Tillamook by phone, e-mail, fax and letter. Over 98% of
the comments stressed the desire for the dairy to go rBGH-free! If ever
there was a demonstration that this genetically engineered hormone has
nothing to offer but increased disease rates in cows and health risks to
consumers, this was it."