It’s summer, and our thoughts have turned to … factory farming? After watching the documentary, Food, Inc., it’s difficult not to have an unsettled stomach and conscience in the presence of a hamburger, grilled chicken, or even an ear of corn.
The film makes a convincing argument for organic produce and purchasing only the meat of free-ranging animals fed their natural diets (e.g., grass instead of corn). You might even be motivated to grow some of your own organic produce – which isn’t a bad way to spend time in the summer (it’s outdoor exercise, at least).
If you’re not keen on hunting, butchering and cleaning meat for your table, here’s a great site with info on pasture-based farms: The Eatwild Directory. Click on the U.S. map to locate sources of local, grass-fed meat, eggs, dairy, etc.
Don’t forget farmers markets as another great source of local and organic meat and produce.
Fire up the free-range BBQ!
