Comments about: Organic farmer shot down as board choice
BY ANN S. KIM

MaineToday Media, Inc.

Gov. John Baldacci on Wednesday withdrew his nomination of an organic...
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Solid of Winthrop, ME
Aug 21, 2008 3:00 PM
lobbyists are skilled and know how to work in the shadows. However consumers can make a choice on what not to buy.report abuse
Richard Green of Gardiner, ME
Aug 21, 2008 2:44 PM
"Sen. John Nutting, who co-chairs the agriculture committee, said there was intense lobbying against Aldridge from various groups, although they did not, for the most part, testify at the hearing."

Here's a thought - work for the people who elected you, do the right thing, show some courage, and ignore those lobbyists!report abuse
Solid of Winthrop, ME
Aug 21, 2008 10:04 AM
It's too bad Maine could have been working on being the only State with mostly organic farms and everyone would want Maine produce.report abuse
j jill of monroe, ME
Aug 21, 2008 9:59 AM
MR. Nutting, it is time for you to get a real job and get off the state dole. How long have you been in Augusta???? smae with John Martin get a life and move on...How abusrd....Good effort it seems by Rutundo......but good dam if you don't agree with the status quo you are not wanted. The Legislaturereport abuse

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