The Columbus Dispatch reports on the well publicized case of an undercover video showing abuse at a dairy farm in Ohio: A Union County grand jury has decided the owner of a Union County dairy farm caught in an abuse scandal should not face criminal charges. [...] Jurors saw hours of video tape recorded by … Continue reading Conklin Dairy Farm Owner Will Not Be Charged
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Egg News Break
Yesterday I picked up another couple dozen eggs from my neighbor. Her hens do not live in battery cages inside a dark building but rather in an outdoor chicken coop. I hope one day to have my own hens. I came across a couple of articles regarding eggs recently that I thought some of you … Continue reading Egg News Break
More on OH Dairy Farms
Regarding the link I shared yesterday to a post from a dairy farmer which was itself a response to the horrible abuse footage at Conklin dairy farm, a reader writes: *eye roll* to the “defense of dairy” blog entry, but hey to each their own…I notice you didn’t include the reason for that blog entry. … Continue reading More on OH Dairy Farms
Egg Score!
My neighbor who has a variety of farm animals as pets recently put out a sign that says "Fresh Eggs - $1/dozen". Needless to say, I was beating on her door in no time flat. These are some eggs from our first batch - I love the variety of colors, from light green to dark … Continue reading Egg Score!
Food Animal Cruelty – Standard Fare or No?
Editorial: Is HSUS trying to guilt us into going vegan? That piece got me thinking. When I see the HSUS commercials showing images of cows being treated cruelly at a slaughterhouse, I think of that in terms of something unusual. Similarly, when I see images of filthy dogs in dank cages, I think, "That's not … Continue reading Food Animal Cruelty – Standard Fare or No?
April 21 on PBS
Two documentaries of interest premiere on PBS this coming Wednesday night, April 21: Through a Dog's Eyes will change the way you feel about your own dog. The documentary follows a handful of people as they journey through the heartwarming and often challenging process of receiving their service dogs. and Food, Inc - In addition … Continue reading April 21 on PBS
Tips for Avoiding Factory Farm Products
A guide to shopping and eating for those who wish to avoid supporting factory farms:Most people share at least the following traits: they want to be healthy; they like animals; and they value clean air and water. Yet relatively few Americans connect those concerns with their food. As more people start making the link (especially … Continue reading Tips for Avoiding Factory Farm Products
Can The World Produce Sufficient Food Without Factory Farms?
I don't know the answer to this question but I have done some reading on the subject. It seems there is a lot to debate. In order to feed the number of people on the planet who currently choose to eat meat, eggs, dairy and other animal products, it seems like the "family farm" wouldn't … Continue reading Can The World Produce Sufficient Food Without Factory Farms?