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In the United States today, there are more prisoners than farmers. We have less than 5 percent of the world’s population, and almost a quarter of the world’s prisoners. There is definitely a pattern here. We’ve seen a massive reduction of American family farms and rural communities along with an astronomical rise in prison populations. Some say the reduction of family farms is not accidental, but systematic, planned and executed by large corporate and government interests. Is NAIS the next step in the elimination of small farms?

I was delighted to catch the new documentary, FRESH, by Ana Sophia Joanes at the Newport Beach film festival last month. FRESH is a movie about modern food production and supply, how messed up it is, the ramifications of industrial agriculture, and what we need to do to fix it. This is a must-see, folks. Absolutely do not miss this movie. Not only is the film informative and captivating, it’s so emotionally powerful I was moved to tears more than once (okay, let’s be honest, my cheeks were wet throughout).

I’m so excited I can hardly stand it! In less than a week, my dear friend and fellow blogger, Kelly the Kitchen Kop is flying to Southern California and we are going to go to the beach! Newport Beach, to be exact, to attend the Newport Beach Film Festival. We are covering the screening of a new feature-length documentary about sustainable agriculture called FRESH.

Nobody likes weeding. Garden weeds are a menace. Instead of using a toxic pesticide like Roundup weed killer, why not try a more natural approach and go with organic lawn care? This small goat farm in Tennessee has a solution: rent a goat to do your weeding for you!
From Hidden Springs Farms just north of [...]

I spent most of my time at the WAPF Wise Traditions Conference meeting with sponsors. And my photos reflect that. Here are some pictures I took of all the wonderful people who bring us food and books and supplements, etc.:
Dave Wetzel of Green Pasture Products (makers of the fermented cod liver oil and butter oil):

At [...]

I’m so happy that Prop 2 passed!
Last night, Farm Sanctuary’s President and Co-Founder Gene Baur released a statement on the Prop 2 victory:
The passage of Prop 2 in the country’s largest agricultural state marks a monumental victory for farm animals. This campaign did an amazing job of raising public awareness about the [...]

California voters go to the polls tomorrow to vote on a slew of propositions, including Proposition 2.
It is cruel and inhumane to confine animals in cages so small they can’t turn around or stretch their limbs. All animals deserve humane treatment, including those raised for food. Vote YES on Prop #2 to protect animals [...]

I just watched the Oprah show about factory farms.
Here’s an excerpt from the show summary:
In November, voters in California will vote on Proposition 2, which seeks to increase cage sizes for egg laying hens, pregnant pigs and veal calves. The new regulations, which would go into effect in 2015, would require cages to be large [...]

On the Oprah show today:
Lisa Ling Reports: How We Treat the Animals We Eat
Have you ever wondered what “cage-free” or “range-free” really means? Lisa Ling gets a rare look inside some of America’s farms. Where does our food come from?
Tune in to watch 4 pm on ABC.

I happened upon this trailer this morning and was so inspired and excited, I had to post it. It’s a trailer for a documentary about young farmers and the agricultural revival movement taking place in our country.

From The Greenhorns website:

The Greenhorns is a documentary film that explores the lives of America’s young farming community—its spirit, [...]