tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post6006667034327709534..comments2024-01-04T11:46:56.742-07:00Comments on Idaho Small Goat Garden: FOOD, Inc.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10737367324901967724noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-83954871685601267082009-11-24T14:27:44.827-07:002009-11-24T14:27:44.827-07:00My dad grew up on a dairy farm and has been a ranc...My dad grew up on a dairy farm and has been a rancher and farmer for the past 40 years. Everytime he sees/reads something like Food Inc., that bashes conventional agriculture, he says the same thing: "It is full of half-truths." Keep in mind that anything that claims to be telling you the "truth" as Food Inc. does (if you haven't seen the movie, go take a look at the web site), you should automatically be skeptical. Do your own research and draw your own conclusions. I'm so tired of the media bashing farmers and ranchers.Liviahttp://asclepias.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-22091226953966237522009-11-15T17:35:26.990-07:002009-11-15T17:35:26.990-07:00Amen! In addition to maintaining our own small veg...Amen! In addition to maintaining our own small veggie garden, we do try to buy locally and organically whenever we can. I used to worry about the price, but then I figured we can spend the money on good food now or spend it on doctors later! Besides, by creating the demand, we help encourage the market to move in the right direction, which should eventually bring down the cost.<br /><br />You might want to put "The Omnivore's Dilemma" on your holiday wish list -- it includes much more info about the farm shown in Food, Inc. with the happy pigs. His methods are amazing and inspiring!Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05856102663636992798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-75035116212396523712009-11-13T21:40:50.313-07:002009-11-13T21:40:50.313-07:00Frenchie- We take ours to a processor a little ove...Frenchie- We take ours to a processor a little over an hour away. I definitely could not do this if I had to do it myself. They taste very good and after all the sacrifice on their parts I will eat every last one and thank them for it as I do. The quality of home grown chicken is so far superior to anything you can get in the store. I was pleasantly suprised.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737367324901967724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-14059502368427180142009-11-13T21:37:46.395-07:002009-11-13T21:37:46.395-07:00I wanted to know if you have eaten any of your hom...I wanted to know if you have eaten any of your homegrown chickens yet? I have been thinking about getting meat chickens this spring but am concerned about slaughtering them. I watched Joel Salatin's YouTube video on how he does it. I talked to a friend today about maybe her husband doing it and we could split them. I don't know if I would get too attached. I do have a rooster that I would glady dispatch of! I have been attacked one too many times.Frenchiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05036441911167065687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-16589124458772176152009-11-13T21:23:47.602-07:002009-11-13T21:23:47.602-07:00Yeah, very interesting film. One of the farmers j...Yeah, very interesting film. One of the farmers just came to a conference in Baltimore. You may enjoy his speech:<br />http://tedxmidatlantic.com/live/#JoelSalatinjoeltheurbangardenerhttp://joeltheurbangardener.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-4580240952975702242009-11-13T19:25:48.658-07:002009-11-13T19:25:48.658-07:00I have this in my Netflix queue and I am happy to ...I have this in my Netflix queue and I am happy to tell you that there is a "long wait." I also recommend "The Future of Food" and "King Corn." We have been buying our organic grass-fed beef, organic pork and organic chickens from the local farmers in this area for the past couple of years. We have stopped buying most of our meat and eggs from the stores. The local farmers are wonderful and we are so glad, and fortunate, to have them.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07694829333592209275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-77928515509318342332009-11-13T12:24:32.491-07:002009-11-13T12:24:32.491-07:00I think it's wonderful what you are doing. I k...I think it's wonderful what you are doing. I know it's not easy to raise your own meat but what you are doing for your family is so incredible. My neighbor is raising a small pig this year. He is worried that his kids will get too attached and won't want him to have it slaughtered.Ellie Mae's Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889959606127833480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-65150078592611138682009-11-13T08:28:14.723-07:002009-11-13T08:28:14.723-07:00Kudos to you, Heather! I'm a vegetarian, so pe...Kudos to you, Heather! I'm a vegetarian, so people often feel compelled to apologize to me for eating meat, especially if they raise and process it themselves. But I always point out that, given the choice, I suspect most animals would rather live and be well cared for, even if their lives are cut short, than not have the chance to live at all! I know I would. So please don't feel bad! You give your animals a great life. As you point out, it's the abuses in our so-called "system" that need to be corrected. Thank heavens we're surrounded by CSAs, farmers' markets, farm stands, and groceries that take pride in carrying locally-raised produce, eggs, meat and dairy here.---Silenceour friend Benhttp://ourfriendben.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-41559780069842708362009-11-13T08:25:14.702-07:002009-11-13T08:25:14.702-07:00Great post! I'm going to have to get my hands ...Great post! I'm going to have to get my hands on that film. I'd love to raise our own meat at home but with living in city limits it's just not possible right now. Someday... :) For now, we just hunt for our meat and buy what we need from the local Co-op.Amanda Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490826721731359072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-24661397236788438442009-11-13T08:15:18.110-07:002009-11-13T08:15:18.110-07:00Heather,
I have this on my Netflix list. I am a v...Heather,<br />I have this on my Netflix list. I am a vegetarian, but I certainly don't think everyone else should be. That said, it's quite disturbing for me to think about the complacency most people have about where their meat comes from and how the animals are treated. <br />Thank you for the very thoughtful post, and exposing your many readers to this movie.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904073032627748614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-88236584890149159652009-11-13T06:24:22.376-07:002009-11-13T06:24:22.376-07:00It would be nice if grocery stores bought in to th...It would be nice if grocery stores bought in to the locally grown idea. In the long run it would help everyone.Dave@The Home Gardenhttp://www.growingthehomegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-13854544472922915312009-11-13T04:44:25.536-07:002009-11-13T04:44:25.536-07:00I haven't seen it yet. Bit afraid to watch it...I haven't seen it yet. Bit afraid to watch it actually. Will have to do it though..Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13686532868029514600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-91347984066618487672009-11-13T00:04:38.099-07:002009-11-13T00:04:38.099-07:00You bring up some good points, Heather. It's s...You bring up some good points, Heather. It's sad that quality food is so expensive while the average family can eat an entire meal [if you can call it that] at McDonalds for $10. But I think, at least in my neck of the woods, people are getting more vocal and changes have been coming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-53499750556655750432009-11-12T22:02:43.936-07:002009-11-12T22:02:43.936-07:00i agree! great movie- everyone needs to see it. i ...i agree! great movie- everyone needs to see it. i feel pretty educated on the subject and i was shocked at some of the stuff i saw.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325157762050034156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-60506448389921991822009-11-12T21:23:06.736-07:002009-11-12T21:23:06.736-07:00You go, girl. Keep inspiring the rest of us by you...You go, girl. Keep inspiring the rest of us by your example. Your blog is a big reason why I want to grow some veggies of my own next year (and it's also given me the confidence that I can probably figure out how to do it).sorrygardenerhttp://thesorrygardener.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-69939953108241156952009-11-12T20:31:02.919-07:002009-11-12T20:31:02.919-07:00Amen to all that!Amen to all that!Susan Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01532464326705599296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-59821889710889641542009-11-12T19:44:23.109-07:002009-11-12T19:44:23.109-07:00keep moving forward bos, i like it.thanks.keep moving forward bos, i like it.thanks.jual kambing aqiqahhttp://www.infobisnispurwokerto.com/jual-beli/jual-kambing-aqiqah-infobisnispurwokerto-com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-69492443881479621782009-11-12T18:36:52.768-07:002009-11-12T18:36:52.768-07:00My husband and I watched Food inc. just last night...My husband and I watched Food inc. just last night! Very good movie to watch - have you read Fast Food Nation? Some of the same people are involved, it just goes into more depth and specifics. Very good read.<br /><br />The pricing of food is definitely a major health problem in our country that direly needs to be addressed. Our purchasing priorities are just out of whack.<br /><br />An a semi-side-note, an issue my husband and I discovered and plan on tackling next spring and summer is that most food banks don't accept donations of home grown produce, meat, milk or eggs. It would be such a nice way for low-income folks to get healthy food. Food banks typically have foods that are processed, high in sodium and have low nutrition density. We both think that it is a shame to not allow donations of home-grown foods, and as we anticipate having surplus, we're going to see if we can change this in our area.karenandjeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02293588628327046698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-53426467310262523722009-11-12T18:30:50.340-07:002009-11-12T18:30:50.340-07:00I love your philosophy! Keep doing what you are do...I love your philosophy! Keep doing what you are doing, you are an inspiration to us all!Velvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034246333318823700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6056175194573952795.post-49913433099157209482009-11-12T18:19:36.872-07:002009-11-12T18:19:36.872-07:00Heather,
I agree with you, know your food. We did...Heather,<br /><br />I agree with you, know your food. We did a CSA this year and visited the farmer market about every week buying all the yeggies we didn't grow in the garden. I've been to our food coop twice in the past two days they sell mostly locally grown produce and meat. Found a new yummy there today organic Jumbo Red Flame Raisins never knew raisins could be so good.Randy Emmitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292186655869617897noreply@blogger.com