Animal Rights Groups Discussion

[Lizardlicks]

i think a huge issue with animal rights and the livestock/farming industry is that we as consumers are sooooo far removed from our food we don't even think about it unless it's literally SHOVED in our faces. we only see the worst of things, and i feel that turns people off and makes them throw their hands up like "well gosh it's so bad there's nothing we can do" when in fact there is.

as a society we are groomed to want the best deal, even if that means lowering the welfare of our food. "NO WAIT LOOK! it's only $1.99/lb tho wow look! don't think about why just BUY!!!!!!" if i had the ability i would gladly raise my own animals and prepare them as food; i would know everything about them and know they lived happy lives and were well cared for.

My dream goal is to start a permaculture based eco commune and eventually collaborate with city planners in areas of urban food deserts to bring food forest based intentional communities into impoverished areas of our country. Ideally it would create jobs, housing and better food security in to places that need it most. Food security and youth education are huge hot button issues for me, and it may be a long shot of a goal, but the way I see it, the worst thing I could do is nothing at all.

You're on BYC too?! I didn't think I would find a fellow chicken lover here. I haven't been active for a while but I love those forums.

Ya, I just won a dozen hatching eggs through a photo contest, too! Excited to get new chicks in April