Maybe it's just because I'm hungry, but it food is on my brain today. And even more than that, the fact that people don't know where their food comes from. The other day, I ran into an obnoxious lady in the grocery store who was telling her son that he shouldn't eat eggs because they are dead baby chickens. Now, just imagine what will happen when that young man grows up and carries on his life with the notion that eggs are dead chicks! It's amazing what people will, and won't, believe about their food. You would think that something that is so vital in our lives is something that we'd actually want to learn about. 
Apparently I'm not the only one who sees the problem. The United States Department of Agriculture has an initiative called "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" that is a perfect example of a proactive approach to this problem. Such a great way to promote agricultural awareness! Check it out below. God Bless,
Hannah
Good point!
ReplyDeleteI was challenged over the weekend by a vegan who was quick to tell me that the factual information I challenged her on regarding meat production was a lie and that I was only out to spread nonsense for my own benefit as a farmer. Seriously? I thought the food our farm produces, along with the other farms across the nation (large and small), benefit the millions of people in this country and around the world. We all rely on food. I wish I could have sent her the picture I have of a cow that shows all the by-products that are used in our every day lives. It is amazing, and makes me respect those creatures even more for what they provide for us. The way I look at it from the picture, there is no such thing as a vegan. I am not knocking anyone on how they choose to eat, but I do have a problem with someone who does a lot of name calling and tries to discredit farmers for what they try to provide for others. There are too many people out there that rely on us.
Feel free to use this picture for educating folks!
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