The following is an outside perspective on the realities of dairy farming in response to the recent PETA ‘undercover’ video on one of the Land ‘o Lakes supplying dairies. Cathy Mills of Catren’s Shar-pei is the original author and retains all rights on this commentary. Re-printed with permission
She outlines the challenges much better than I [...]
“Perception is Reality”
Its a phrase frequently tossed around in media, communications and especially in advertising. Its also a concept that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has previously managed to leverage at an unprecedented level. The overall public perception of the Humane Society of the United States often different dramatically from the actual activities of [...]
I’ve been fortunate to have begun participating in an eye-opening meeting of minds, known in the Twitter-verse as Agchat. A growing group primarily composed of farmers and others associated with agriculture. Where else can one gain perspective on the challenges facing farmers today, some of who are literally twittering from their tractors while they prepare for [...]
A recent article titled “Politics of Fear” by Gretchen Bernardi explored a perceived similarity between McCarthyism/Witch Hunt mob mentality and reaction against Animal Rights Activism groups such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Humane Society of the United State (HSUS). Although Ms. Bernardi writes at length on the topic, she [...]
Two contrasting articles on hunting made themselves through my email today, one praising hunting and another demonizing it. In the reading I am reminded of the simple honesty of hunting and agriculture, the lack of self-deception and eternal optimism of hunters and farmers. Hunters and farmers live with a basic truth that most avoid and deny; survival requires [...]
