Tag Archive > small farms

America: Land of the Free? From Farmers to Prisoners — Stop NAIS!

cheeseslave » 12 June 2009 » In Uncategorized » 7 Comments

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?

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Movie Review – FRESH: The Movie by Ana Sofia Joanes

cheeseslave » 21 May 2009 » In Uncategorized » 14 Comments

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).

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FRESH: Reinventing America’s Food System

cheeseslave » 21 April 2009 » In Uncategorized » 24 Comments

Kelly the Kitchen Kop and Cheeseslave

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.

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Got Garden Weeds? Rent a Goat from a Goat Farm!

cheeseslave » 23 February 2009 » In Uncategorized » 15 Comments

Rent a goat from Hidden Springs Farms, goat farm in Tennessee for garden weeds

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More Photos from the WAPF Conference: Sponsors

cheeseslave » 21 November 2008 » In Uncategorized » 16 Comments

Dave Wetzel of Green Pasture Products

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 [...]

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Hurray! Prop 2 Passed!

cheeseslave » 05 November 2008 » In Uncategorized » 6 Comments

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 cruel [...]

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California Farmers Voting Yes on Prop. 2

cheeseslave » 03 November 2008 » In Uncategorized » 12 Comments

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 [...]

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Oprah on Factory Farming and Cruelty to Animals

cheeseslave » 15 October 2008 » In Uncategorized » 15 Comments

Vote Yes on Prop 2 to support small farmers

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 [...]

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