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Title: Sheriff Blocks Feds From Harassing Raw Milk Farmer: “Stem the Tide of Federal Overreach”
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SHTF Plan
URL Source: http://www.shtfplan.com/headline-ne ... -of-federal-overreach_02192016
Published: Feb 19, 2016
Author: Mac Slavo
Post Date: 2016-02-19 22:29:57 by Deckard
Keywords: None
Views: 4285
Comments: 24
While many are still reeling from the outrageous shooting of LaVoy Finicum, and the aftermath of the Oregon standoff and arrest of patriots linked to it, there are other battles against the feds taking place across the country. Much less attention was paid to Sheriff Brad Rogers, of Elkhart County in Indiana, who just successfully concluded his own showdown with federal officials from the FDA. The scenario was quite different, but the principals involved strike a similar chord – burdensome overreach and tyranny on the part of the federal government and its swarm of agents. As activists have seen in many other cases, the FDA has gone after raw milk farmers and raw food proponents with frightening force – carrying out SWAT raids, trumped up arrests and destruction of food – all with no valid reason, and plenty of appearance of outright harassment. Sheriff Rogers investigated a complaint from a constituent farmer and found that he sided with his case – there was no justified cause for invasive inspections happening repeatedly since 2011 every couple of weeks. Basically, they were just looking for a reason to shut the farmer down, and Rogers put a stop to it. Off The Grid News reports on this inspiring development, and its implications for a winning strategy against what is going on in this country: Federal agents subjected a farmer to harassment and warrantless searches simply for producing raw milk, but a county sheriff took the farmer’s side and blocked federal agents from the property – and the sheriff is now speaking out. The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) took the actions four years ago simply because the farmer was providing raw milk to an organic food co-op. The story is receiving renewed coverage because the Indiana sheriff, Elkhart County’s Brad Rogers, wrote a 600-word explanation for a local newspaper as part of his “Ask The Sheriff” series. Off The Grid News previously reported on the dispute. […] “Specifically, the FDA was inspecting his farm without a warrant as much as every two weeks,” Rogers wrote. “Typical inspections occur annually. The Department of Justice (DOJ) had subpoenaed him for a grand jury in Michigan in which he was to bring his production documents. The Feds wanted to make this farmer an example. “My research,” Rogers added, “concluded that no one was getting sick from this distribution of this raw milk. It appeared to be harassment by the FDA and the DOJ, and making unconstitutional searches, in my opinion. The farmer told me that he no longer wished to cooperate with the inspections of his property.” Reportedly, Sheriff Rogers than wrote to the Department of Justice and informed them of the actions he would take if federal inspectors did not have a signed warrant based upon probable cause over which to conduct their searches: “I understand that you have made recent requests to (the farmer) for documents and to appear before a grand jury, and he has had a number of inspections and attempted inspections on his farm within Elkhart County. This is notice that any further attempts to inspect this farm without a warrant signed by a judge, based on probable cause, will result in federal inspectors’ removal or arrest for trespassing by my officers or I. In addition, if any further action is taken by the federal government on (the farmer), while he is in Elkhart County, I will expect that you or federal authorities contact my office prior to such action. I will expect you to forward this information to your federal associates, including the FDA.” Shortly after the email was sent, the farmer received a certified letter from the DOJ that said his grand jury subpoena had been cancelled. No federal inspectors have visited the farm since 2011. […] “Your local elected officials … can stem the tide of federal overreach if they apply just a little backbone in supporting and defending the Constitution. Expect it! Demand it!,” Rogers wrote. “Some bloggers and natural food writers have hailed me as a hero. I’m no hero. I’m just doing my job. The public is waking up to the tyranny of countless federal agencies with little or no transparency and enough red tape to take over everything. Many law enforcement officials are waking up, too, and there are many great examples of them standing up for the Constitution and the rights of the people. The actions taken by Sheriff Rogers are not only legal and right, but they are what the people should expect from their local (and especially elected) officials. This same sheriff made news a few months ago when he vowed that he would ignore any gun control executive order: Sheriffs just happen to be the most powerful and independent locally elected official, and can be a bulwark for resistance to federal encroachment. If they can be stopped here, they can be stopped elsewhere, too, and freedom can return to the lives of Americans. The feds cannot take over if the people educate themselves and stand up – peacefully, but with a firm defensive posture – and take no guff from a bully. Read more: Outrage: Government Forces Private Citizens to Pour Bleach on Home-Grown Organic Food *Video* Gov SWAT Teams Target “Rugged Individuals” Who Grow Their Own Food, Produce Their Own Electricity 
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#1. To: Deckard (#0)
Good sheriff. Another future Sheriff Joe.
Agree ! Si vis pacem, para bellum Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. There are no Carthaginian terrorists. President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood A friend will help you move ,But a good friend will help you move a body..
This is how law enforcement is supposed to act. Professional, protecting the rights of citizens, not abusing them. In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much “I understand that you have made recent requests to (the farmer) for documents and to appear before a grand jury, and he has had a number of inspections and attempted inspections on his farm within Elkhart County. This is notice that any further attempts to inspect this farm without a warrant signed by a judge, based on probable cause, will result in federal inspectors’ removal or arrest for trespassing by my officers or I. In addition, if any further action is taken by the federal government on (the farmer), while he is in Elkhart County, I will expect that you or federal authorities contact my office prior to such action. I will expect you to forward this information to your federal associates, including the FDA.” What about dem apples, Willie Boy? потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Professional, protecting the rights of citizens, not abusing them. " Agree !! to Sheriff Brad Rogers, of Elkhart County in Indiana SALUTE !!!! May you be an inspiration to all sheriff's !! And may God Bless you, and keep you safe ! Si vis pacem, para bellum Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. There are no Carthaginian terrorists. President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood A friend will help you move ,But a good friend will help you move a body..
The farmers in Elkhardt County, Indiana are a bunch of dumbass luddites who didn't even adopt a standardized timezone until 2006 because they thought changing to daylight savings time would disrupt the cows milk production. It's backward idiots like these who endanger public health by selling raw milk contaminated with salmonella, E. coli and listeria that can cause diseases such as typhoid fever and diphtheria. Screw those stupid farmers AND that dumbass hick sheriff... throw them both into the federal correctional facility in Terre Haute.
You go, Sheriff Joe! One question, though. Where is he going to get the money to care for the people who get sick on contaminated milk, or compensate the families of those who die? Or is he planning to send the bill to the federal government? Probably the latter. F**k the feds when it comes to regulation, but they're our good buddies when it come time to clean up the mess the locals created.
We ... agree???
That we need better enforcement of public health & safety regulations?
Milk from Indiana Dairy Sickens Michigan Residents, Mar. 25, 2010 Drinking raw milk from an Elkhart County dairy is being blamed for sickening over a dozen people in Michigan...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating the outbreak.
Sez the leftist Commie schmuck. потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Sure, as long as there is room after we lock up all those in the EPA and Obama's administration that knew, aided and abetted, allowed to continue, and covered up. I am not sure there will be room for the governor. EPA stayed silent on Flint’s tainted water. "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s top Midwest official said her department knew as early as April about the lack of corrosion controls in Flint’s water supply — a situation that likely put residents at risk for lead contamination — but said her hands were tied in bringing the information to the public. Instead of moving quickly to verify the concerns or take preventative measures, federal officials opted to prod the DEQ to act, EPA Region 5 Administrator Susan Hedman told The Detroit News this week. Hedman said she sought a legal opinion on whether the EPA could force action, but it wasn’t completed until November. An EPA water expert, Miguel Del Toral, identified potential problems with Flint’s drinking water in February, confirmed the suspicions in April and summarized the looming problem in a June internal memo. The state decided in October to change Flint’s drinking water source from the corrosive Flint River back to the Detroit water system. Critics have charged Hedman with attempting to keep the memo’s information in- house and downplaying its significance. As soon as the lack of corrosion controls became apparent, state and federal officials should have acted to protect the public, said Virginia Tech researcher Marc Edwards, whose water analysis in 2015 helped uncover Flint’s lead contamination. “At that point, you do not just have smoke, you have a three-alarm fire and should respond immediately,” said Edwards, who, along with the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, has obtained dozens of key documents related to Flint’s crisis through public record requests. “There was no sense of urgency at any of the relevant agencies, with the obvious exception of Miguel Del Toral, and he was silenced and discredited.” " потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
It's always amusing when you two statist pricks show your true colors and side with the most strident leftist loon on the forum. “Specifically, the FDA was inspecting his farm without a warrant as much as every two weeks,” Rogers wrote. “Typical inspections occur annually. The Department of Justice (DOJ) had subpoenaed him for a grand jury in Michigan in which he was to bring his production documents. The Feds wanted to make this farmer an example. “My research,” Rogers added, “concluded that no one was getting sick from this distribution of this raw milk. It appeared to be harassment by the FDA and the DOJ, and making unconstitutional searches, in my opinion. The farmer told me that he no longer wished to cooperate with the inspections of his property.” In a Cop Culture, the Bill of Rights Doesn’t Amount to Much Am sure everyone is not surprised. 'What kind of man gives cigarettes to trees?'
The "the DOUCHE" runs deep in those old bags.
Pathetic. I found people getting sick from raw milk from his county with a ten second Google search.
Tourettes?
The "Governor" of Flint.
What evidence do you have that the milk was contaminated? Have you ever milked a cow by hand? I have. When farmers milk a cow by hand, what do you think they do with it? They use it themselves.
www.wibc.com/blogs/milk-i...ickens-michigan-residents
Yeah, but look at his weasel words -- “My research ...concluded that no one was getting sick from this distribution of this raw milk." Hey! Sheriff! Why did we start pasteurizing milk to begin with?
I never said the milk was contaminated. "When farmers milk a cow by hand, what do you think they do with it? They use it themselves." I don't have a problem with that.
#2. To: rlk (#1)
" Good sheriff. Another future Sheriff Joe. "
#3. To: Stoner, misterwhite (#2)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#4. To: Willie Green (#0)
Reportedly, Sheriff Rogers than wrote to the Department of Justice and informed them of the actions he would take if federal inspectors did not have a signed warrant based upon probable cause over which to conduct their searches:
#5. To: Deckard (#3)
" This is how law enforcement is supposed to act.
#6. To: SOSO (#4)
What about dem apples, Willie Boy?
#7. To: rlk (#1)
"Good sheriff. Another future Sheriff Joe."
#8. To: Willie Green (#6)
#9. To: misterwhite (#8)
Sure... and we can throw Michigan Governor Snyder in the pen as well for poisoning Flint's drinking water.
#10. To: misterwhite (#7)
F**k the feds when it comes to regulation, but they're our good buddies when it come time to clean up the mess the locals created.
#11. To: Willie Green (#9)
#12. To: Roscoe (#11)
#13. To: Willie Green (#6)
Screw those stupid farmers AND that dumbass hick sheriff... throw them both into the federal correctional facility in Terre Haute.
#14. To: Willie Green, misterwhite (#9)
... and we can throw Michigan Governor Snyder in the pen as well for poisoning Flint's drinking water.
#15. To: Roscoe, misterwhite, tpaine (#10)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts
#16. To: misterwhite (#8)
To: Willie Green We ... agree???
#17. To: Deckard, Roscoe, misterwhite, tpaine (#15)
It's always amusing when you two statist pricks show your true colors and side with the most strident leftist loon on the forum.
#18. To: Deckard (#15)
“My research,” Rogers added, “concluded that no one was getting sick from this distribution of this raw milk.
#19. To: calcon (#17)
DOUCHE
#20. To: misterwhite (#12)
#21. To: misterwhite (#7)
One question, though. Where is he going to get the money to care for the people who get sick on contaminated milk, or compensate the families of those who die?
#22. To: rlk (#21)
#23. To: Roscoe (#18)
"Pathetic. I found people getting sick from raw milk from his county with a ten second Google search."
#24. To: rlk (#21)
"What evidence do you have that the milk was contaminated?
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