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I don't know if this is a new years resolution but I am making some serious changes..

charlottenian

By charlottenian,
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Food, Inc. is nothing but pure propaganda.

The unfortunate truth that most don't realize that the there's a reason our livestock/agriculture industries are that way: it's the only way to both meet demands while keeping the price low. "Organic" farming techniques are simply not sustainable. In fact, they would put the US farmer out for business.

If you are really concerned, buying locally and organic is a solution for you. I do agree that it's nice to know exactly where your food comes from and I do try and buy locally. Personally I do it to support my local farmers, I really don't care if my chicken was "abused". If eating a "free range" chicken brings you peace of mind, more power to you.

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Food, Inc. is nothing but pure propaganda.

The unfortunate truth that most don't realize that the there's a reason our livestock/agriculture industries are that way: it's the only way to both meet demands while keeping the price low. "Organic" farming techniques are simply not sustainable. In fact, they would put the US farmer out for business.

If you are really concerned, buying locally and organic is a solution for you. I do agree that it's nice to know exactly where your food comes from and I do try and buy locally. Personally I do it to support my local farmers, I really don't care if my chicken was "abused". If eating a "free range" chicken brings you peace of mind, more power to you.

You are what you eat homie, why taint your body with animals that were given crazy hormones and other gmo's. That junk is getting transferred to you if you eat it.

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Somewhere my late maw maw is laughing at how well we ate from the backyard and now we are so reliant on big corp farms for food.

One thing that annoys me is how the perception of the southern diet has been so corrupted into the indulgent feast it is today.

People didn't eat fried chicken and bacon everyday. It was usually whatever veggies were available from the garden. Meat was expensive and difficult to preserve which is why so many countries have variations of cured ham.

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propoganda aside, in the long run it's two fold the benefit of buying local. A)Just overall better quality of food WILL be going into your body and B) Buying local is a prudent macro level move to help the economy. Especially on the local level.

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I am so happy to hear this. As most know, I'm a farmer and believe in wholesome food. I am not registered organic (due to the paperwork) but I farm as organic as possible. I encourage everyone to know where their food comes from. My vegetables are not sprayed for insects during fruiting. Any spray I use is of organic nature. My eggs are from free range and grain fed chickens. It is surprising to read in the USDA guides that eggs can be held for months before they are washed for retail. Once an egg is washed it has a 30 day sell by date. Small farmers, such as I, do not have to put a sell by date on the carton because they are sold within a couple of days of lay. Also, most people do not know that only 10 percent of the eggs sold in the US comes from the US market. Guess who ships in the most eggs? That's right, China. I wish you were close, I would sell you some good wholesome food. As I tell the people at the market I sell through, 'my grand children eat this so I take extra care.' It costs more to buy from me than the stores. I try to keep my prices reasonable. I'm a lot cheaper than the certified organics in the stores. Get to know a local farmer and try to purchase from them. Watch the farmers markets as they will allow people to bring foods in from outside sources. I sell through a tailgate market that has strict guidelines. It has to be raised by you before you can sell it at the market I deal with.

That's awesome man, my friend is saving up to do the exact same thing. Sick of all that tainted Harris Teeter poo. Is your market in Charlotte?

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propoganda aside, in the long run it's two fold the benefit of buying local. A)Just overall better quality of food WILL be going into your body and B) Buying local is a prudent macro level move to help the economy. Especially on the local level.

It tastes so much better when its fresh and homegrown :ihih:

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