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Following in the foot steps of Pennsylvania, the State of Ohio is considering making it illegal for dairies to label their milk as "artificial growth hormone-free," restricting rBGH-free labeling. The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has a public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, March 12th and is accepting public comment on this rule now!

As you know, we had a major victory on milk labeling in Pennsylvania in January. This sets a great precedent, but now we need to turn this victory into a trend by turning up the heat in Ohio.  Governor Strickland has heard from thousands of consumers across the nation, but he has still issued rules that restrict dairies’ and farmers’ right to make factual rBGH-free statements on their labels. Moreover, they require them to include a disclaimer that there is no difference between rBGH and rBGH-free milk, which is not true.  Tell Governor Strickland to rescind these rules!

Even if you don't live in Ohio, this issue is important to your state, too! States all over the country are considering restricting or banning rBGH-free labeling, which would eliminate consumers’ right to know what’s in their dairy products. Missouri, Utah and Kansas are currently considering labeling restrictions or bans too!  The more victories we have, the harder it will be for other states to pass these harmful labeling laws.

Please also take a moment TODAY to call Governor Strickland and tell him you do not find these labels to be "misleading," and you do not want their use restricted or banned. Consumers have a right to know what's in their milk, and dairies and farmers have a right to tell them.