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Originally Posted by detbuch
"By law, checkoff funds cannot be used to promote particular breeds nor can they be used to influence government policy or action, including lobbying."
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Right, they can't be used for Herefords vs Angus. Just like the Christmas tree money can't be used for Spruce vs. Balsam. Just because the competition is Chinese made artificial trees does not prohibit Christmas tree promotion board from participating in the program as an ag commodity. Artificial trees are not an ag commodity. Just because you don't like it has nothing to do with the legality.