Large corporate farmers engage in practices that cut costs for them but increase the likelihood that methamphetamine producers will have access to the raw materials used in making "meth." The most notable practice is leaving anhydrous ammonia tanks unattended along rural roads.

CIOP protested at an unattended meth tank in rural Logan County. The son-in-law of the corporate farmer said he didn't have to move the tanks because, "This is America. I can do what I want."

The tanks were removed the following morning!!!

CIOP partner with a member group, Farmers Supporting Independent Agriculture (FISA), who's mission is to work to save family farms, preserve local economy, and promote sound stewardship. You can read more about the issues facing family farms and the costs of corporate farming on our Saving Family Farms page. FISA recently launched a new website at www.illinoisfsia.org with additional information. You may also access the FISA blog at www.fsia.blogspot.com.