South Dakota Landowner & Outfitter Alliance (SDLOA) Calls for Ban on “Fake Meat”
Today, the SDLOA announced their intent to seek legislative approval to ban “fake meat” including its production and sale in South Dakota.
Several states have already pursued the ban, most recently Florida Governor Ron DiSantis signed legislation banning fake meat. The Florida Governor said his administration was committed to investing in local farmers and ranchers. “We will save our beef,” the governor continued.
“As the cattle industry continues to battle market volatility and burdensome government regulations, banning fake meat should be relatively easy to accomplish in an agricultural state like South Dakota,” stated Mark Trask, SDLOA chairman. “We’d ask every livestock and ag organization to support this effort in the next legislative session,” said Trask.
There are a number of start-up companies developing technologies to grow beef, chicken, and fish by using cells taken from live animals.
Cody Weyer, immediate past SDLOA chairman and board member stated, “We need to stop this movement before it gets started. Fake meat may be expensive and years away – but in our opinion – South Dakota should lead the way in pushing back before this anti-rancher effort shows up on our doorstep.”
About South Dakota Landowner & Outfitter Alliance:
SDLOA, established in 2019, advocates for landowner & property rights and commercial hunting operations. Membership is reflected both East and West River South Dakota and membership owns and operates nearly 2 million acres in South Dakota.
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So these clowns are against capitalism and approve of more government? I’m not going to eat fake meat but if there is a market consisting of a buyer and seller, then who are we to get in the middle of that? Are we go to ban vegetarians and vegans as well. These clowns sound real American…lol As long as it is labeled for what it is, I see no problem with the market. Get bent you big government supporters who want to have your choices made for you.
It’s true that your comments have merit, but we can’t overlook the fact that the landscape isn’t level. Take, for example, the influence of initiatives like California’s Prop 12 and Massachusetts’ Question 3, which have received backing from investors in alternative protein sources aiming to edge traditional animal protein out of the market. This has resulted in pressures on South Dakota producers who now face expensive, inefficient mandates on how they raise their livestock to access these markets. Additionally, various governmental bodies, from municipalities to school districts, are instituting “meatless” days for publicly provided meals. And let’s not forget about activist investors such as Carl Icahn, who are acquiring stakes in major restaurant chains like McDonald’s to push their own agendas regarding protein consumption. It’s clear that this isn’t a fair fight from the outset.
“Activist investor…”
It’s a private dude with momey investing in a company. You use this to argue in favor of GOVERNMENT intervention. This is a democrat’s argument. If you are one, fine. That’s logically consistent. If you are a republican, you seem to disbelieve a central tenet of the platform: private investment is good when done legally, government investment much less so.
Do they realize South Dakota AG producers grow some of the plant based ingredients that go into vegan and vegetarian foods? Value added AG could include processing plants. This statement or press release does not make much sense.
I grew up on a cattle ranch. Currently live on that same ranch. While we no longer have cattle, the ag community is a large part of my life. I would happily stand beside anyone in opposition to the production and consumption of fake meat. However, just because you oppose something doesn’t mean it should be banned. Seeking legislation to ban it goes against the core of the Republican party. We all want limited government. Until that limited government lets people do something we don’t agree with. Then we want more government. Fake meat is a joke. But so is attempting to ban it.
Did the Impossible Burger and other recently developed Plant based meat substitute products bring this on?
Otherwise it would be silly to go against any plant based proteins since they have been used in various ethnic foods for hundreds of years such as Japanese tempeh or tofu for example which is fermented and be healthy. Traditional Japanese food diet has contributed to the 2nd longest lifespans on Earth and that includes quality of life too as one ages. They can be quite tasty too. Rather than slam one diet what is wrong with all of the above and have more choices? SD has benefited from all as AG producers whether plant or animal based products.
I dont believe that the plant based “meat” is what is being talked about here. What is being talked about is actual mean being grown in a lab. My understanding is that is very different from the plant based meat.
Wow, a R that actually understands this!
Republicans embracing the nanny state. Republicans have become what they once detested.