NYS proposes a limit of 700 cows per farm. . . Some thoughts.

A) it should depend on the size of the farm? would that be per acre? Per hectare (about 2.5 acres)?
B) the stated concern is runoff of cow manure into New York's waterways and groundwater. Better management of storm water runoff and pesticide infiltration is as much if not more of a concern; in my oppinion.
And C) the distribution of wealth by local\family owned(small time) farms is at risk being able to compete with farms of industrial scale outside of the state of New York. Any feedback. . . Or thoughts? Please respond.
Furthermore when is the opportunity for public comment\forum?

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AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

Did the state give a reason for the number ? Like they don’t want industrial, mega farms that will create monopolies or something like that ?

exchrist · 31-35

@AthrillatheHunt it seems runoff of cow manure into public waterways was the main concern i heard. Im looking into it. Only saw the headline and a brief explaination on the local news about an hour ago.

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

@exchrist the Erie Canal slices and dices through NYS. Seems like a legit environmental concern

exchrist · 31-35

@AthrillatheHunt yes it might be legit but there are procedure for these kinds of things. Public comment environmental impact economic review etc.
Im only saying it is likely to drive up prices of beef from in state producers. Which would reduce competetiveness of new york beef production compared to imported from other states? Water quality is a valid concern. Might there be better remidiation strategies? Idk until public comment is held its an unknown.

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

@exchrist I assumed you meant dairy cows. We don’t produce beef in the northeast . WAY too expensive to compete w TX , OK, etc..

exchrist · 31-35

@AthrillatheHunt same concerns increased regulation means higher cost which equals increased price of production higher price at market and lower demand.

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

@exchrist re: what they did . That’s NOtHiNG. Several years ago the NY senate came out of chamber at 1 am and announced rec weed was legal. No input from anyone. No vote. Thats how NY operates bro.

exchrist · 31-35

@AthrillatheHunt the marijuana debate has started prior to 1985 the campaign for legalization taxation and restriction was publicized openly during the entire legislative process and prior; especially since vietnam. State Marijuana initiatives (nationwide) got stopped by federal efforts numerous times. Id say its very much different. To finally turn marijuana into taxable revenue required a 1am vote! Sad but true?
Milk production limits will inrease price of FOOD not the sale of a vice product, which doesnt have potential to meet a need for survival (caloric intake and nutrition). If i tax tobacco is that the same as taxing milk? No.

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

@exchrist can’t wait to see what my state senate decides to do next. Not being a part of the democratic process is surprisingly liberating lol

exchrist · 31-35

@AthrillatheHunt yea that part certainly isnt new.

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

@exchrist at least people in Cali and other states got to vote on it . At least republicans got to vote who would represent them as presidential candidate. But seriously I don’t like when the democratic process is subverted.

exchrist · 31-35

@AthrillatheHunt we are seeing what happens. . . As its being subverted. Agree