David Mann wrote:
On Feb 28, 2011, at 1:42 AM, frank theriault wrote:
I wonder why there are those in the agricultural business who are
afraid that the public see what goes on at their farms?
Actually, that was a rhetorical question. I know exactly why:
because much of what happens at large agribusiness animal factories
(because that's what they are) would sicken us. If we buy meat or
eggs or dairy from any supermarket, we're buying produce from animals
that have been horribly mistreated and lived short, miserable lives as
economic units. Even if we buy "free range" eggs or chicken, it's
unlikely that the animal that produced your food has ever seen the
light of day.
I'm surprised noone has mentioned the documentary "Food, Inc." If I lived in
the USA, the first half would have turned me vegetarian and the second half would have
had me packing my bags.
I think some people couldn't bear watching it. I did watch it.. and was
heartened, at least, by the farmer who really does the
humane and free range thing somewhere here fairly near (I think) where
Steve D lives.
The market near me only gets its lamb from New Zealand . But I have to
say I buy chicken when the price is right only - but
poach it for about 3 to 4 hours. I'm hoping it wasn't getting filled
with drugs.
ann
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