Don't have a cow: the road trip may be over, but the moovement continues!
Though we awoke to a dark, stormy sky on our last day in Minnesota, we were not discouraged. We had encountered overwhelming support over the last week, and we were enthusiastic about meeting with Senator Klobuchar‚ staff to discuss getting better milk in schools.
The Senator‚ staff was unwilling to commit to anything immediately. However, as we had hoped, they suggested that given the work Senator Klobuchar has done on pro-kids and pro-consumer legislation in the past, she would potentially support the inclusion of language in the Child Nutrition Act clarifying that schools may purchase rBGH-free milk.
Upon leaving our final meeting, we began our long journey home, and after two tremendous weeks on the road, we arrived back in Washington safe and sound. The cow costumes need some time to recuperate; we, on the other hand, are excited to keep mooving forward, encouraged by the progress that weve made.
The last couple of weeks were fun-filled and inspiring. However, the road trip involved more than merely fun and games. On the road working diligently for better school milk, we accomplished a great deal.
Our road trip by the numbers
• We focused our efforts in 6 states (PA, OH, MI, IL, IA, MN)
• In less than 2 weeks, we met over 1,200 people who joined our movement for better school milk
• 5 local media sources covered the Healthy School Milk or Bust Tour
• 1,086 people signed postcards to be delivered to their senators
• 175 people called and asked Senator Casey, Stabenow, Harkin, or Klobuchar to support our proposed provision within the Child Nutrition Act
Whew. What a phenomenal experience. We achieved a great deal over the last two weeks, but this tour was just the beginning. We appreciate the support you provided as we wound our way through the Midwest, and we hope that you will continue to support us on our campaign for better school milk. Take the lead to ensure that schools can buy milk without artificial hormones.