CAFO
Greener Eating: Look for Grass-Fed Meat May 26th, 2008
Be A Compassionate Carnivore
The chickens at Kris Hirth’s Old Pine Farm in Manchester, MI spend their time strutting around the farm, happily ruffling their feathers and ignoring barn cats. Instead of being cooped up in a huge CAFO...more
Book Review: Trespassing May 8th, 2008
A Glimpse Into Life Near A Southeast Michigan CAFO
Recently, Wayne State University Press published “Trespassing: Dirt Stories and Field Notes” by Janet Kaufman, a professor of English at Eastern Michigan University. It’s a combination of short stories and essays inspired by Kaufman’s experience...more
Keeping CAFOs Honest About Emissions March 27th, 2008
You Can Make a Difference by March 27!
The Ethicurean reported yesterday on the dangers of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). After some grisly stories about the dangers of working around huge animal farms—namely toxic, even deadly, manure fumes—blogger Elanor discusses the danger...more
Downer Cows Part Two February 22nd, 2008
Too Few Inspectors?
The Detroit Free Press had an article this morning (February 22) that was alarming at best. The headline: Inspectors Fear Meat is at Risk: Short Staff May Let Sick Cows Slide, They Say (originally...more
