If you ever wondered why you should eat organic produce then watching this (trailer) for Food Inc may give you reason to.
I had heard about this film and last night an opportunity came along for me to see it. So myself and 2 friends braved the cold night and headed to the Eden community Gardens to see this film. Although it is American, I believe the Australian food industry is much the same.
We are all being bluffed by the major food coorporations into beliving they supply good wholesome food. But the reality is they couldn't give a shit as long as they are turning a profit. They also don't give a shit about the farmer who produces for them.
I think Woolies and Coles in this country probably have alot to answer for.
This is why you should grow as much of what you can so you know exactly what you are eating. This is why we have invested into our orchard and veggie patch. We are also thinking of raising meat chickens too and we already have our laying hens. We already buy local grass fed beef in the hope we are getting an honest product, which I believe we are. I try to buy local organic milk too.
The more organics that are purchased buy customers forces the coorporations to change their practises. So there is good reason to buy organic and also to help local producers who suffer at the hands of the big rip off guys.
It's no different to the stories we here of Woolies or Coles squeezing out the small Mum & Dad business. It's just shocking to hear of that happening and all in the name of greedy profitiers. As if they don't make enough money already the greedy bastards.
Ok thats my Sunday rant over and done with.
Today was a very productive day. I built up some more beds for the herbs I intend on growing. I transplanted some trees from pots to garden beds. I continued to help Tim who worked hard most of the day moving boxes and things from the shed to the house. And had a cuppa with the neighbors.
Great weekend was had by all. However Grahame wasn't here as he's visiting Pop in Gosford and we wish him well as he's in hospital at the moment.
1 comment:
I've been wanting to see that film, you've motivated me to do it sooner rather than later. Not sure if it's on DVD yet but as soon as it is I'll hire it.
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