So, you and I, as taxpayers are paying for the USDA to use these chips. Reminder that the NAIS (National Animal Identification System) is VOLUNTARY. You do Not have to join NAIS. And, in fact, if you find that some organization is requiring NAIS in order to be part of it, such as the FFA, you ought to raise a stink about it. If the program is VOLUNTARY, then NO program should REQUIRE NAIS enrollment in order to participate.