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8 profitability, and marketing of Michigan agricultural
9 commodities, it is necessary for the affected parties
10 within the State to have input into the licensing system.
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Therefore we support:
A standing committee from Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and producer representatives of affected commodities be included in the process of MSU Technologies in licensing any product or material that would affect the profitability or marketing of any agricultural commodity.
A portion of the revenue derived from the licensing of intellectual property rights flow back to the funding groups and organization.
Licensing and commercialization opportunities remain with Michigan-based companies when appropriate.
The right of commodity groups and organizations to have first and last right of refusal in the licensing of intellectual property rights that were at least partially funded by grower investment and developed at public institutions.
#17 LABELING
1 We support consumer friendly, science-based
2 labeling of agricultural products which provides
3 consumers with useful information concerning the
4 ingredients and nutritional value of food sold in the
5 United States. We oppose false, misleading or
6 deceptive marketing, promotion and/or labeling claims.
7 Agricultural products that are produced using
8 government approved technologies should not be
9 required to designate individual inputs or specific
10 technologies on the product label. 
#19 MICHIGAN ALLIANCE FOR ANIMAL AGRICULTURE
1 The dairy and livestock industries are an integral part of
2 Michigan’s overall agriculture economy. Segments of our
3 industry are constantly challenged by the lack of animal
4 related research and workforce development training. In an
5 effort to address these issues, the Michigan Alliance for
6 Animal Agriculture (M-AAA) was established with
7 representatives from Michigan Farm Bureau, various animal
8 agriculture stakeholder organizations, Michigan Department
9 of Agriculture and Rural Development, Michigan State
10 University’s Extension, College of Veterinary Medicine,
11 Department of Animal Science, AgBioResearch, and
12 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
13 We support the M-AAA and their efforts in developing a
14 proposal to establish a state-funded animal ag research
15 program modeled after the successful Project GREEEN
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