date:May 28, 2015
When a farming system or a food product is described as ethical, my hackles always go up. Who decides whats ethical and whats not? And why are some sets of ethics perceived to be superior to others?
I dont think Ive ever met anyone who knowingly advocates activities that are harmful to the environment or animals. Certainly most of the farmers I know are passionately committed to caring for their land and their livestock and to ensuring they leave the farm in a better state than it was when they