tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375989646085159540.post3435132786710497961..comments2023-06-04T08:20:25.536-07:00Comments on a way into Narnia: some food for thoughtCaitlynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10029436747981632169noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375989646085159540.post-58073265974018208812008-09-16T05:07:00.000-07:002008-09-16T05:07:00.000-07:00Yo Caitlyn, I checked out your blog and enjoyed...Yo Caitlyn,<BR/> I checked out your blog and enjoyed it. I am glad that you have taken an interest in learning about the source and contents of your food. There are farmers that grow and doctors that promote animal products that are grown in a way that address the concerns you (rightfully) have voiced. Check out: http://www.eatwild.com/ also note the research-based evidence on the many health benefits of correctly raised animal products.<BR/> <BR/> I am convinced that there is a growing group of an_mal rights activists that ultimately, in their core values, place animals at a level above people and I feel that the "purists" of these groups will stop at nothing untill humans are wiped off the earth. Of course these groups don't publicly state it this way but rather are acting as "wolves in sheep's clothing" and take on the guise of various "animal welfare" groups. Eart_ First has a history of agroterrorism, burning down livestock sale barns that are full of animals, how humane is that!? You correctly pointed out the synergy between this movement and the pro _hoice movement. <BR/> <BR/> Will Austria grant "human" status to ape? http://www.ncraoa.com/articles/AR/Animal%20Rights%20Groups%20No%20Joke.pdf<BR/> I do not defend the livestock industry as I do see many problems that I strive to circumvent in my production. I actually share many of the extreme envriomentalists' concerns. Meat and poultry products we eat (aside from when we eat out) come from farmers I personally know and share values with.<BR/> <BR/> Environmentally speaking, correctly managed livestock play a vital, active role in building and maintaining healthy ecosystems and new research is showing that the best way to get carbon out of our air is via livestock, that greatly speed up the incorporation of the carbon into the soil in the form of organic matter (plants). This in turn makes the soil much more productive while reducing "global warming". I am seeing some of this happening right here on our farm and we may be eligible for a carbon credit as a result. Consider the pre-white man US prairie ecosystem with its vast herds of bison. One of my favorite quotes from a farming mentor: "The only (earthly) wealth we humans have is our biological wealth"; indeed without it we have no food, fresh water, air etc, etc. Sadly modern agriculture is getting more and more "efficient" at exploiting this resource rather than treating it as an ally and encouraging it to prosper so that we prosper as a result. I could go on and on with many resources and links but won't for now.<BR/> <BR/> " You will know the truth and the truth will set you free"....<BR/> <BR/> Love, Uncle AndyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375989646085159540.post-80204505360238906582008-09-11T08:42:00.000-07:002008-09-11T08:42:00.000-07:00Now if Aunt Des would just get a little Jersey or ...Now if Aunt Des would just get a little Jersey or Welsh cow!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375989646085159540.post-26864192448718754762008-09-08T20:32:00.000-07:002008-09-08T20:32:00.000-07:00Milk has morphine?Got Milk?Milk has morphine?<BR/><BR/>Got Milk?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375989646085159540.post-68802347127000763542008-09-08T13:04:00.000-07:002008-09-08T13:04:00.000-07:00P.S. I am sure that the portion of this blog that ...P.S. <BR/>I am sure that the portion of this blog that belongs to Kyle agrees with nothing that I have just said.Caitlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029436747981632169noreply@blogger.com