Tag: pigs
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Which Food Service Companies Ban Gestation Stalls?
image from here It seems like almost every month another food service provider breaks with the news that they are going to be phasing out gestation stalls. I have scoured searched a little bit on the internet for a succinct list of all these food companies but haven’t been very successful. Then I thought to…
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Blogiversary – The Big 3 and A Freebie!
Three years ago this coming Sunday, I started a blog with this post about one of my favorite agriculture traditions. And boy oh boy, I had no idea the things that would come of this little ole blog. Over the past 3 years and almost 300 posts, I have learned far more about blogging and…
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PETA Makes an “Appearance” at the Kansas State Fair
Remember when I said I was going to the Kansas State Fair to help some friends but was also going to stop by the PETA booth? Well, I did it. And it was sure nerve wracking. And you’ll have to go here to check it out! My experience is highlighted on SwineWeb.com. Did you see…
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Another One Bites the Gestation Crate Dust
While the rest of the U.S. is abuzz about a case of BSE being found in California – something I am not scared about at all, since I know the safety of our food supply (more on that here) – I am more concerned about this recent piece of news. Burger King becomes first US…
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Pigs Raised Outdoors Have Lots of Room to Grow
BUT they also have tons of enemies that would love a tasty pork rind to munch on…. Yesterday, we brought home Ferdinand. That won’t really be his name, most likely it will change when we give the pig to the Ninja’s sisters but I like ‘F’ names; they’re cute. Anyway, Ferdinand is very friendly. He…