This or That?

Recently, the debate between vegetarians/vegans vs. meat eaters has become insane, and because of this we've hesitated writing anything about it. It forces, or strongly desires, you, the consumer to pick a side as to what will sustain your being. What we will say though, to you, our customer and friend, is this:

"The vegan philosophy is, at its heart, quite often about reducing the suffering of animals. By not eating them, you-technically-reduce suffering. It's a lovely idea.

The meat-eater philosophy, on the other hand, will be keen to explain that they only harvest "humanely culled" meats and are proponents of the whole nose to tail philosophy, so nothing goes to waste. Once again, a lovely idea.

The reality is that intensive factory farming of both meat and vegetable-based products is a huge global business and is massively detrimental to the environment. Either way, animals suffer. So both sides are wrong." (Gordon Wright, full article is here)

We're not here to debate this diet vs. that diet. What is more important than choosing a side, meat vs. vegetables, is the WAY in which each are produced. Meat isn't to blame for climate change, it's HOW it's grown. Vegetables aren't the answer either if they're grown on such a grand scale that they ruin soil and push birds, insects, rabbits and rodents from their natural habitats. . 

Let's not be fooled by the expensive marketing schemes of Big Ag, #MeatlessMondays, and confusing food labels. Large-scale farming has become great at producing a lot of food, in the wrong way. Humans were created to be omnivores, and if we're choosing a side merely for the sake of an argument, or because we think one way vs. another will save the planet, we've missed the point. It’s both.

We encourage you to come visit us and ask questions. Come see how we balance animals, fruits, flowers, and vegetables on less than 10 acres. Find a farmer that's more concerned with building soil and the health of the planet than they are the latest food trend.