Back to Grass: McDonald’s Small Farm Promotes Grass-Fed
Peter McDonald and his 9 year old twins oversee a 220 acre Finger Lakes farm where cattle and sheep graze on grass with organic grain for some animals. He decries grain fed mislabeling while stressing welfare and soil health as core to his grass based system. Supporters praise niche appeal and quality, while critics say prices limit mass access.
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Finger Lakes
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Susan Eckhardt
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George Cubillas
Organic Trade Association
McDonald’s Farm
Ithaca
Laura Villanti
Lorain County Farm Bureau Plans Policy and Dinner
The Lorain County Farm Bureau builds annual policy through county meetings and a pork chop dinner held June 13 with over 33 officials and members. The September 1 meeting at New Russia Township Hall, in cooperation with the Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District, marks the county’s next policy step and statewide alignment. Calls for information or membership include Amanda Denes at 440 774 2211.
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American Farm Bureau
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Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Lorain County
Gardening boom continues as recession lingers
In Montpelier Vermont the lingering downturn boosts home food production with 43 million American households planning to grow their own food in 2009, up 19 percent from 2008. Spending on food gardening reached 3 billion dollars in 2009 and remained steady in 2010.
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Montpelier
National Gardening Association
Bruce Butterfield
Butterfield
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