I’m currently conducting a blog series where each week I give a brief overview of the responsibilities of a government agency regulating our food and agriculture system. I think it’s a helpful reminder for everyone on just how complex our regulatory system really is. It’s a game of Who’s Who for government players in the U.S. food and agriculture economy. …
Happy Belated Labor Day
I hope all of my readers had a wonderful Labor Day. I had a great time at the New York State Fair over the weekend with my father. You can find several of the pictures that I took during the open beef show on my Twitter page (@CariRincker). I always gain a newfound passion for the food industry every time …
Finding Common Ground
A few weeks ago I had lunch with an attorney who works for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals (“ASPCA”). I am on the New York State Bar Association (“NYSBA”) Committee on Animals and the Law (“CAL”) with her. If you know me, have heard me speak, or follow this blog, you know that I have …
“Goodnight Irene”
“Good night Irene Good night…” I have fond memories from my days at Texas A & M University–that classic song plays every time the Dixie Chicken on North Gate in College Station closes down for the evening (you can watch Willie Nelson’s version here) to let everyone know to stop playing 42 and go home for the night. I decided …
Will Be Attending the New York State Fair
I will be at the New York State Fair (“NYSF”) in Syracuse from August 29-30 and September 1-2. State Fair time is my favorite time of year. I am a big believer in 4-H and believe that hard work teaches kids how to become good people. I attribute most of my success in life to the fact that I have …
Seeking Consumer Groups in NYC Interested In Learning More About Beef Industry
As I noted last winter, I am on the National Beef Speakers Bureau for American National Cattlewomen Inc. (“ANCW”). I am available to speak to interested consumers in metropolitan New York City and surrounding areas about the beef cattle industry. If you are interested, please contact me at cari@rinckerlaw.com or (212) 427-2049. On another note, I am also available to …
Will be Attending the New York State Fair
I am looking forward to attending the New York State Fair again this year. I will be up in Syracuse on Tuesday, August 31st to watch the State Supreme Champion Beef Female Show. I will then be judging the steer show the following day. If you are up in Syracuse on those days please come by and say hello. …