Thursday morning while checking my messages, a news release from The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS, not to be confused with your local animal shelter) showed up in my Facebook timeline. Their latest move in an escapade to change the face of livestock farms includes Tennessee-based Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. The press … Continue reading What will you do when HSUS shows up next door?
AgProud: Harned’s Drive-In
Have you ever considered restaurants as a part of Agriculture? Celeste Harned gives us a peek at her experience on both sides of the fence. Oh and by the way, Celeste and her husband Aaron are new parents as of yesterday! So stop by her blog and give her a shout out or send well … Continue reading AgProud: Harned’s Drive-In
Pig Farmers Care For Their Animals
Another Animal Rights (Mercy For Animals) group is at it again; releasing videos of animal cruelty on their labeled "factory farms." This time it's a swine farm in Iowa that supplies to groceries like Costco and Krogers. The most pig raising I've ever done is raising a few for freezer pork as a kid, but … Continue reading Pig Farmers Care For Their Animals