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Forest Fed Pork–The Natural Alternative to Factory Pork Farming

By Kimberly Hartke | Published: June 30, 2009

This week’s Natural Cures Blog Carnival is highlighting “Buy Local Foods” as a wellness strategy. Since the recent outbreak of swine flu likely started at a CAFO (Confined Animal Feeding Operation), it makes sense to look for safer sources of pork for the family table. Hartkeisonline.com presents a guest blogger, an innovative pork farmer in [...]

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NAIS Listening Sessions Announced

By Kimberly Hartke | Published: May 6, 2009

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Give the Government an Earful on National Animal Identification System
Your chance to strenuously object to the Orwellian NAIS system, which seeks to number every farm animal and track their every move throughout their lifespan, is here.  The USDA is holding sessions where they will listen to farmers and consumers on this program. [...]

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Factory Pig Farming may be at the Root of Swine Flu Outbreak

By Kimberly Hartke | Published: April 25, 2009

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Another blogger has come across an incredible bit of news, a factory pig farm that produces nearly a million pigs per year is the likely source of the swine flu outbreak in Mexico, that is now infecting U.S. citizens in Texas and California.
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Good Grief. Chicken Vaccines?

By Kimberly Hartke | Published: February 23, 2009

Well, now I have seen everything. A farm buying club manager just sent me a link to Pfizer Pharmaceuticals chicken health page. This video beats all…

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Shopping Made Simple: Farm Drops

By Kimberly Hartke | Published: February 20, 2009

First it was shop till you drop…now its shopping at the farm drop! Two years ago, I had no idea what a farm drop was. Then came Weston A. Price Foundation…

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Raw Dairy May Help You Lose Weight, Conquer Depression

By Kimberly Hartke | Published: July 20, 2008

An ingredient in raw milk from grass fed cows, and grass fed meats may help you lose weight, conquer depression, even prevent cancer! It is the fatty acid, CLA. See link to blog below.

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