What Bill T writes is untrue.

There are members of the MSBA Board who are convinced by the science 
that reducing the amount of neonics used in Maine would be a good thing.

There was a vote to support a measure being worked on by Rep. Jones 
which was to have called for a two year moratorium (not ban) of neonics 
by folks who livelihood did not depend upon their use.  The bill was 
primarily aimed at homeowners who acquire neonics (and other ag 
chemicals) from Big Box stores, often it is believed, without 
knowing/understanding what they are purchasing.

I, an At-Large Member of the MSBA Board of Directors, voted AGAINST the 
proposal.  There was a vote.  It was not unanimous.  That in itself 
shows there are diverse views on the use of pesticides and neonics in 
particular in Maine.

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