Monthly Archives: January 2010

Michael Schmidt and the Food “Safety” Bill

Food Politics | January 29, 2010

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A rainbow of good intentions may be creating a nightmarish future for locavores and the farms they love. Michael Schmidt is the perfect role model for the resistance we should mount.

Posted in Food Politics | Tagged food, food policy, Food Politics, food safety, Michael Schmidt, police | 2 Comments

How to Get Soy Out of Your Diet

Whole and Natural Foods | January 28, 2010

Stan Fishman tells of the insidious ways toxic soy protein isolate is entering our food supply. You need to be hyper vigilant to avoid soy, but it can be done!

Posted in Whole and Natural Foods | Tagged dangers of soy, soy, Tender Grassfed Meat, toxins in soy | 6 Comments

How to Cure Bacon at Home

Whole and Natural Foods | January 27, 2010

Local farmers sell uncured pork bacon. What do you do with that? Stanley Fishman finally taught me how to cure bacon at home.

Posted in Whole and Natural Foods | Tagged bacon, local farms, pork, recipe | 10 Comments

After 20 Years of Lactose Intolerance, The Joy of Finding Raw Milk

Natural Health | January 26, 2010

An amazing testimony about the power of raw milk. While naysayers claim there is no evidence, stories like this just keep rolling in.

Posted in Natural Health | Tagged lactose intolerance, natural cures, Raw Milk | 13 Comments

Tim Wightman Cow Boarding Pioneer Reacts to Schmidt Verdict

Local Food | January 25, 2010

The protracted effort to secure raw milk access has taken its toll on many farmers. Michael Schmidt with the help of his cow boarding partners, may have changed all that.

Posted in Local Food | Tagged cow boarding, legalize raw milk, Michael Schmidt, Raw Milk | Leave a comment

Widespread News Coverage of Michael Schmidt Verdict

Local Food | January 23, 2010

Here are just a few of the clips of coverage of the momentous Michael Schmidt court win. As more clips come in, I will add them to this post.

Posted in Local Food | Tagged legalize raw milk, Michael Schmidt, Raw Milk | 3 Comments

British Royals Led their Nation to Protect Raw Milk Sales

Heroes of Sustainable Agriculture | January 22, 2010

From across the pond comes royal congratulations to Michael Schmidt for his crusade to make raw dairy available to Canadians. Sir Julian Rose has twice led similar battles, and won.

Posted in Heroes of Sustainable Agriculture | Tagged legalize raw milk, Michael Schmidt, raw dairy, Raw Milk, raw milk controversy | 3 Comments

Michael Schmidt Found Not Guilty on All Charges

Local Food | January 21, 2010

Michael Schmidt and His Supporters in Cow Masks

A stunning, long awaited decision delivered by a thoughtful judge, he sounded like a choir of angels to a man bravely facing the music. Michael Schmidt, finally respected as a farmer!

Posted in Local Food | Tagged legalize raw milk, Michael Schmidt, Raw Milk | 17 Comments

British Heart Surgeon Wants Butter Banned

Food Politics | January 20, 2010

British Doctor is widely reported in the media saying the government should “ban butter”. Activist Phil Ridley jumps into action to make him eat his words.

Posted in Food Politics | Tagged Weston A. Price Foundation | 26 Comments

Canadian TV Journalist Takes an Interest in Raw Milk Freedoms

Whole and Natural Foods | January 19, 2010

Isn’t this really about freedom to eat the food you want? This is the question posed to me by Canadian TV journalist in a recent interview. British Columbia and Ontario are both battlegrounds for raw milk access.