Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm highlights the critical role of patrons (customers) in reshaping food systems. Speaking from his experience running Polyface Farm in the Shenandoah Valley, Joel details the traits of “The Perfect Patron” — those who make conscious, supportive choices that help local farmers thrive. He encourages embracing seasonality, buying in bulk and appreciating the sacredness of food.
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You have to be a pet to drink raw milk in nearly 40 states!
Dairy products made from raw (unpasteurized) milk have been a bugaboo of governments for 40 years. FDA officers have shown up at health food stores with guns to stop the sale of raw milk! These days, it is usually state officials that ban such sales, using the state police and demanding the products be destroyed. In an unusual recent ruling, a Pennsylvania judge banned intrastate sales of raw milk by an Amish farmer, but admitted he had no authority to ban interstate sales. Most Americans are required to impersonate pets to obtain raw milk, as there are no bans on its sale for pet food in most states.
A September 2 draft revision of Vermont State Board of Education guidelines would provide confidential gender identity and transition counseling to public school students.
The proposed new policy rests on top of a framework of existing policies which specifically forbid teachers to share gender identity…
