What about eggs from pasture-based farms?
On November 4, 2008, Californians will vote on the "Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act." The purpose of this act, as cited by the Attorney General, is to "prohibit the cruel confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs." An industry-backed coalition, "Californians for SAFE Food" officially launched a campaign against this proposition, calling it "risky" and "dangerous." A recent article in Marketwatch…
Announcing a New Grant Initiative to Improve Animal Welfare on Farms:
Washington, DC-President of the Animal Welfare Institute Cathy Liss and Director of the Animal Welfare Approved program Andrew Gunther are pleased to announce a new grant initiative that will offer funds of up to $10,000 for the sole purpose of improving animal welfare on farms. Current Animal Welfare Approved farmers and those who have submitted an application to join the program are eligible to apply for these grants. The Animal Welfare Approved program and food label promote the well-being of…
CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) Continue to Expand: Consumers Partner with Local Farmers
Cutting Out the Middlemen, Shoppers Buy Slices of Farms by Susan Saulny New York Times Thursday, July 10, 2008 This recent article in the New York Times confirms the skyrocking popularity of Community Supported Agriculture or CSAs. We expect the number of CSAs to grow exponentially over the next few years and encourage everyone to look into partnering with a local farm. A good source of information is the Eat Well Guide and Local Harvest websites. You can search by…
Michael Pollan on What’s Wrong with Environmentalism
You'll want to read San Francisco-based journalist Kate Cheney Davidson's recent interview with Michael Pollan on alternet.org. "...there's a direct connection between the health of the soil, the health of the plants, the health of the animals, and you as eater. We're not just eating piles of chemicals that we can get from anywhere. All carrots are not created equal. Some of them are actually more nutritious than others. How the animals were raised has not just a bearing on…
Grass-Fed Beef Grows in Popularity
MSN Health and Fitness ran this article today, demonstrating the growing trend of consumer interest in grass-fed beef. From animal welfare to health concerns, the reasons for demanding grass-fed beef are beginning to dominate consumer consciousness. "Research is showing that beef from grass-fed cattle is leaner, healthier, and less costly to the planet - and may even be safer to eat than the heifers you''re chewing on now."\r\n\r\nSee\r\n\r\nGrass is Greener\r\n Want Steak Without Guilt? Go Against the Grain. By Lindsay…
