The recent egg recall is a sad commentary on not only our factory farming system, but on the government regulators that prefer mass production farming of cheap food. Consumer groups ought to promote buying local, rather than giving these agencies more power.
A part time sustainable farmer with only one milking cow and a mere three shareholders was recently told by Ag officials she is to deny her herdshare members access to their raw milk. She is now threatening to sue them with the help of a powerful attorney.
Brigitte Ruthman, a small dairy farmer, speaks publicly on behalf of Massachusetts farm buying clubs, which are enabling a resurgence of dairy farming in the state.
A Northern Virginia dairy farmer now has a artisan cheesemakers turning her high butterfat Jersey milk into raw milk cheese. The two cheesemakers once worked in downtown D.C. office jobs, now they are living on 32 green acres and offering their wares at local farmers markets.
The Boston Tea Party was a bold beginning to the American revolution. Now, Massachusetts once again leads the way to more freedom for Americans. A recent “teat party” was inspired by the original revolt, yet was a fundraiser rather than a protest.
Talented young cheesemaker leaves Wisconsin and courageously says goodbye to the state regulatory agency that drove him away.
If you are looking for a unique way to entertain your children, and teach them about our farming heritage at the same time, visit a traditional raw dairy farm. Joseph Heckman recounts a recent trip to a Pennsylvania family farm.
Ann Marie Michaels of Cheeseslave blog talks with Kimberly Hartke about her new cooking e-course, Surf and Turf.
A new farm buying club serving Loudoun County, Virginia is helping to support historic farms, and training the next generation of farmers in sustainable agriculture.
For those of you who haven’t yet met raw dairyman, Mark McAfee, here is a fantastic video that will show you the passion and drive this man has for his product and his customer.
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I do read your blog on a daily basis; as a goat farmer and a proponent of raw milk, specifically raw goat milk, I certainly consider your blog required reading.
