Of all the videos I've found and posted, this is by far my favorite! It shows the relationship between increasing productivity, sustainability, and managing to feed the world. … [Read more...]
Pig Farmers Face Pressure on Size of the Sty
This is by far the best article I've read so far regarding the gestation crates, HSUS, and farmer's reactions. Check it out: "ELDRIDGE, Iowa — Sow 44733 had broken the shoulder of one of her pen mates, rousted another who was huddled in the corner and was chewing on the ear of a … [Read more...]
Letter to Dr. Oz: Stop Lying About GMOs
The television"doctor" Dr. Oz is reportedly going to feature GMOs on an upcoming episode. Oz's pitch is that the show will provide detailed information regarding whether or not GMOs are safe (why wouldn't they be? we have no evidence to the contrary). It seems, however, that Oz was not exactly … [Read more...]
Piercing the Corporate Farm Myth
Faceless corporate family?While perusing posts by my friends on Facebook over the weekend, I ran across something from a friend describing the consequences of the site being publicly traded. She was under the impression that anyone owning a share of the website would now have absolute access and … [Read more...]
Increased Estate Tax Looming
Coming in January 2013 is a large increase in the estate tax if Congress doesn't act. Currently the exemption allows for estates under $5million to be exempted from the tax. However, in January, that will expire and the new exemption will be only $1million.That means any part of the estate over … [Read more...]
The Sustainable Side of Pork
I talk a lot about farmers being real environmentalists. About how farmers care about preserving and protecting the land. About how farmers are passionate about animal care and take exceptional care of their livestock. The best part that all of this is just part of the natural progression of … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Carving!
Pumpkins are one of those cool things farmers produce: they're good to eat and fun to decorate! October is prime pumpkin month.If you're going to carve some, I'd love to see pictures! (You can email them to [email protected])For those of you also having some fun with … [Read more...]
Rural Votes Matter
As a voter in the middle of nowhere, it can sometimes feel like our vote doesn't make any difference. After all, just think of all of those votes being cast in bigger towns and cities. But, the rural vote absolutely does make a difference!Check this piece out:"The red and blue highlighted U.S. map … [Read more...]
Animal Activists Unnatural Response
Garden terrorist?The Verdad restaurant in Bryn Mawr, PA decided to get a little creative with its latest marketing scheme.The latest dish by head chef Nick Farina includes rabbit, duck, and venison. In an email to his regular patrons, Farina described the dish by saying: “Rabbits … [Read more...]
In Defense of Gestation Crates
The HSUS's biggest gripe with animal agriculture, and the pork industry specifically, is the use of gestation crates. Company after company is choosing to go with meat that is produced without the use of gestation crates. Unfortunately, the public has been badly misinformed about this practice and … [Read more...]
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