Procrastination is a four-letter word to some people. I believe procrastination is simply reality. We’re pulled in so many different directions that it can be difficult to complete what you want and need to accomplish. This blog posting is an excellent example – I wanted to get it up long before this week, but had an overflowing task…
How much do you know about where the food on your table comes from? This is a great time to consider those who produce the food on our overflowing plates, particularly in a time of economic uncertainty.
As the harvest season winds down, have you honored your roots in food production? Whether you’re from a farm, the city or someplace in between – we all need to reflect upon our agrarian roots. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axifYxxLLvQ] I hope this video will help you do that; e-mail or call if you’d like copies for your holiday gifts.…
Last night brought the unfortunate news about the passing of Proposition 2 in California. Unfortunate because of how short-sighted the ballot initiative is. Unfortunate because it was driven by the million dollar budget of industry activists (e.g. HSUS and Farm Sanctuary ) – rather than truly being a grassroots effort. Unfortunate because it places animals…
Florida was first on the radar screen for ballot initiatives. HSUS, Farm Sanctuary and friends likely thought it wouldn’t really draw a lot of attention in a state without a major swine presence. That alone tells you that these “animal protectionists” are not looking to “save” as many animals as possible. However, they were right –…
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