Despite the claim that wind energy is helping the environment, the rural backlash has been intense. Opponents such as the Vlemmics cite health concerns, falling property values, destruction of wildlife and the high costs of producing power with wind. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture, originally a strong backer of the plan, has called for a moratorium on wind farm development. In the aftermath of the election, in which the ruling Liberals lost key ridings that are home to wind farms, including the Huron-Bruce seat of agriculture minister Carol Mitchell, the McGuinty government launched a review of the green energy program.