Posted by haymaker421 on August 29, 2009 at 08:44:29 from (75.100.135.161):
In Reply to: Re: Grass/Livestock posted by Traditional Farmer on August 29, 2009 at 05:05:49:
You make several asumptions in your statements. I am always wary of some one who sees everything as black and white. Corn fed animals don't always get antibiotics or hormones. When I go to the sale barn, I never see a sign on animals stating whether they are grass fed or not. And no buyer in his rite mind would give more for one that was grass fed. I am a grain and hay farmer and I have never gotten one cent from the Federal Government and don't want to. In a market economy, if raising animals without the use of grain was cheaper, easier and less expensive, with a higher return to the producer, believe me everyone would be doing it. And, I don't think I have ever seen a chicken smile but I do get amused when people give human characteristics to animals. As for genetically altered grain and animals, the entire history of agriculture is one of genetically altering plants and animals to achieve a higher yield in a shorter time. This started with the Sumerians thousands of years ago for cripes sake, not in the last 10 years in some lab. As for being a Traditional Farmer, I am one. I follow the same traditions that my father, grandfather etc, 6 generations back follow. Produce what people are willing to pay the most for. Even the Amish around here feed their animals grain so being traditional is a misnomer. Let's call it New Wave farming or maybe Elitists farming for people who want to feel superior to the rest of us.
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