Agribusiness Freedom Foundation

The Agribusiness Freedom Foundation (AFF) is a tax-exempt organization that promotes "free market principles throughout the agricultural food chain." The 501(c)(4) group describes itself as a "communications and educational initiative striving to preserve the freedom of the agricultural food chain to operate and innovate in order to continue the success of American agriculture."[1]

Steve Dittmer is the group's executive vice president and the only person listed on their website.

Dittmer was a co-published CALF News magazine and member of Beef Industry Council Advertising Committee. Dittmer has written op-ed articles on "liberal activist groups" targeting the beef industry

Funding

The AFF does not disclose its funders but notes on its website that "Contributions may be a business deduction, but you must consult your tax professional. Contributions are not deductible as a charitable contribution. The names of contributors are kept confidential." [2]

Other Sourcewatch articles

• A Decade of Denial: Chronology of the Mad Cow Cover-up
• Mad cow disease
• Mad Cow/Where's the BSE free beef?
• Mad Cow USA/Could the Nightmare Happen Here?
• Mad Cow USA/How now mad cow?
• Mad cow PR campaigns (U.S.)

Contact information

Phone: 719-495-0401
Email: steve AT agfreedom.org
Web: http://www.agribusinessfreedom.com

External links

• "Contributions", November 5, 2004.