Comments on: Pork On A Fork http://agwired.com/2009/05/06/pork-on-a-fork/ What's new in the world of agribusiness Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:19:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: AgWired » Blog Archives » Brewing Kentucky Ale http://agwired.com/2009/05/06/pork-on-a-fork/comment-page-1/#comment-57013 AgWired » Blog Archives » Brewing Kentucky Ale Thu, 21 May 2009 15:47:03 +0000 http://agwired.com/?p=11607#comment-57013 [...] fund raising efforts for lobbying against animal agriculture. I also got an update on Trent’s Pork On A Fork contest. The entry deadline for this contest to win an all expense paid trip to World Pork Expo is [...] [...] fund raising efforts for lobbying against animal agriculture. I also got an update on Trent’s Pork On A Fork contest. The entry deadline for this contest to win an all expense paid trip to World Pork Expo is [...]

]]> By: Craig http://agwired.com/2009/05/06/pork-on-a-fork/comment-page-1/#comment-56933 Craig Fri, 08 May 2009 03:05:37 +0000 http://agwired.com/?p=11607#comment-56933 Yep, that's the sad part of production agriculture. We even feed the poor souls that don't appreciate us, and they complain with a mouth-full. If every single individual had to produce their own food, we'd have quite a few hungry people. Yep, that’s the sad part of production agriculture. We even feed the poor souls that don’t appreciate us, and they complain with a mouth-full.
If every single individual had to produce their own food, we’d have quite a few hungry people.

]]> By: Amanda http://agwired.com/2009/05/06/pork-on-a-fork/comment-page-1/#comment-56925 Amanda Thu, 07 May 2009 16:15:13 +0000 http://agwired.com/?p=11607#comment-56925 Undoubtedly, Libbi and Lindsi are thoroughly enjoying their pork meal, and I don't think it is considered child abuse to take a photo of a relaxing family meal. How many families even gather around the table for supper at night? How many children are actually abused by their parents on a daily basis? How many children die from that abuse? Why is this nation so focused on saving animals that are being respectfully harvested to nourish the world. These animals are treated with the best care possible, and most farmers are losing money doing it right now. Why are farmers unfairly framed as greedy barbarians? I love livestock, and I love being a part of agriculture. But, I never forget the circle of life. There are hungry mouths to feed in this world, and farmers and ranchers are dedicated to doing just that. And, by the way, Libbi looks awesome in her "Got Beef" shirt, and I bet she dressed herself...That's free will, not child abuse. Undoubtedly, Libbi and Lindsi are thoroughly enjoying their pork meal, and I don’t think it is considered child abuse to take a photo of a relaxing family meal. How many families even gather around the table for supper at night? How many children are actually abused by their parents on a daily basis? How many children die from that abuse? Why is this nation so focused on saving animals that are being respectfully harvested to nourish the world. These animals are treated with the best care possible, and most farmers are losing money doing it right now. Why are farmers unfairly framed as greedy barbarians?

I love livestock, and I love being a part of agriculture. But, I never forget the circle of life. There are hungry mouths to feed in this world, and farmers and ranchers are dedicated to doing just that. And, by the way, Libbi looks awesome in her “Got Beef” shirt, and I bet she dressed herself…That’s free will, not child abuse.

]]> By: Mandy http://agwired.com/2009/05/06/pork-on-a-fork/comment-page-1/#comment-56911 Mandy Wed, 06 May 2009 21:37:30 +0000 http://agwired.com/?p=11607#comment-56911 If making your child where something they didn't want to wear (not saying Libby didn't choose her own shirt) and taking a photo of them is child abuse than every parent who ever made their kids dress up for family photos is a child abuser. I don't know many children who liked getting dressed up for family photos! Maybe Camille should redirect her concerns about child abuse to children who really are in dire straights and focus her energy on helping a person in need, not calling millions of people who consume meat perpetually cruel and judging those she does not know. If making your child where something they didn’t want to wear (not saying Libby didn’t choose her own shirt) and taking a photo of them is child abuse than every parent who ever made their kids dress up for family photos is a child abuser. I don’t know many children who liked getting dressed up for family photos! Maybe Camille should redirect her concerns about child abuse to children who really are in dire straights and focus her energy on helping a person in need, not calling millions of people who consume meat perpetually cruel and judging those she does not know.

]]> By: Celeste Laurent http://agwired.com/2009/05/06/pork-on-a-fork/comment-page-1/#comment-56910 Celeste Laurent Wed, 06 May 2009 21:29:41 +0000 http://agwired.com/?p=11607#comment-56910 What a great idea! I can't wait to spread the word about this effort! I was blogging today about how agriculture can't expect the National Pork Producers Council to handle this situation alone. Great to see that people like Trent Loos are helping out! Keep up the good work! And by the way, on our farm, we always joke that we take better care of our livestock's health than our own. They always take their vitamins, they get doctored at the first sign of illness, they always eat a healthy diet on schedule, and they live in the most stress free environment possible. Do you do that for yourself everyday? What a great idea! I can’t wait to spread the word about this effort!

I was blogging today about how agriculture can’t expect the National Pork Producers Council to handle this situation alone. Great to see that people like Trent Loos are helping out!

Keep up the good work!

And by the way, on our farm, we always joke that we take better care of our livestock’s health than our own.
They always take their vitamins, they get doctored at the first sign of illness, they always eat a healthy diet on schedule, and they live in the most stress free environment possible.

Do you do that for yourself everyday?

]]> By: Chuck http://agwired.com/2009/05/06/pork-on-a-fork/comment-page-1/#comment-56909 Chuck Wed, 06 May 2009 21:09:44 +0000 http://agwired.com/?p=11607#comment-56909 Hey Linda: Have you ever been out on a modern day hog farm? Met with the farmers? I've been on a lot of them and they are very kind and compassionate with their animals. My guess is you're buying into rhetoric from people who really have no idea what they're talking about including wherever you got your information about heart attacks and cancer. Farmers don't do "whatever they want." In fact, their animals are often treated much better than many people treat their pets. They have to in order to stay in business. They employ best management practices that have proven to be effective while providing humane treatment to the animals. Hey Linda: Have you ever been out on a modern day hog farm? Met with the farmers? I’ve been on a lot of them and they are very kind and compassionate with their animals. My guess is you’re buying into rhetoric from people who really have no idea what they’re talking about including wherever you got your information about heart attacks and cancer. Farmers don’t do “whatever they want.” In fact, their animals are often treated much better than many people treat their pets. They have to in order to stay in business. They employ best management practices that have proven to be effective while providing humane treatment to the animals.

]]> By: Linda Robertson http://agwired.com/2009/05/06/pork-on-a-fork/comment-page-1/#comment-56908 Linda Robertson Wed, 06 May 2009 20:55:04 +0000 http://agwired.com/?p=11607#comment-56908 Yes, the way to someone's heart is through their stomach. Which is exactly why eating pork is a proven medical cause of heart attacks and cancer. A google search will produce several articles of research supporting this theory. And, ironically, the way in which animals are bred, treated and killed in the agricultural business is quite heartless, done with no love or compassion. It's a shame that you're a part of a culture that believes it's ok for selfish human beings to do whatever they want, however they want, to the defenseless pig and cow. If you want a real match for your money, why not breed tigers and bears for food? Or would that be too much hassle for you "tough guys?' Lastly, when you start showing some "reasonable" compassionate behavior, maybe you'll start getting reasonable responses. Yes, the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. Which is exactly why eating pork is a proven medical cause of heart attacks and cancer. A google search will produce several articles of research supporting this theory. And, ironically, the way in which animals are bred, treated and killed in the agricultural business is quite heartless, done with no love or compassion. It’s a shame that you’re a part of a culture that believes it’s ok for selfish human beings to do whatever they want, however they want, to the defenseless pig and cow. If you want a real match for your money, why not breed tigers and bears for food? Or would that be too much hassle for you “tough guys?’ Lastly, when you start showing some “reasonable” compassionate behavior, maybe you’ll start getting reasonable responses.

]]> By: Chuck http://agwired.com/2009/05/06/pork-on-a-fork/comment-page-1/#comment-56906 Chuck Wed, 06 May 2009 19:07:28 +0000 http://agwired.com/?p=11607#comment-56906 Just as a little fyi. I'll only be allowing comments that offer something constructive. Personal attacks and profanity are not allowed. I realize that Camille's really doesn't fit but it does show how people like her apparently aren't capable of a reasonable comment. Just as a little fyi. I’ll only be allowing comments that offer something constructive. Personal attacks and profanity are not allowed. I realize that Camille’s really doesn’t fit but it does show how people like her apparently aren’t capable of a reasonable comment.

]]> By: Camille Marino http://agwired.com/2009/05/06/pork-on-a-fork/comment-page-1/#comment-56904 Camille Marino Wed, 06 May 2009 18:00:54 +0000 http://agwired.com/?p=11607#comment-56904 Mr. Loos, I understand that you make your blood money by harvesting flesh from mutilitated pig parts, but I think we can agree that language is important. If it were not, you would not be so concerned about the public connecting the swine flu to swine. Yours is a business drenched in blood and violence and using your children to flesh-eating poster children is child abuse. One day they will realize what an incomprehensibly cruel society their father perpetuates. Camille Marino Mr. Loos, I understand that you make your blood money by harvesting flesh from mutilitated pig parts, but I think we can agree that language is important. If it were not, you would not be so concerned about the public connecting the swine flu to swine. Yours is a business drenched in blood and violence and using your children to flesh-eating poster children is child abuse. One day they will realize what an incomprehensibly cruel society their father perpetuates. Camille Marino

]]> By: warwak http://agwired.com/2009/05/06/pork-on-a-fork/comment-page-1/#comment-56903 warwak Wed, 06 May 2009 17:46:29 +0000 http://agwired.com/?p=11607#comment-56903 Libbi looks like she would rather be eating veggies and wearing cool clothesinstead of stupid, "Got Beef" t-shirts. Who dressed poor Libbi? Libbi looks like she would rather be eating veggies and wearing cool clothesinstead of stupid, “Got Beef” t-shirts. Who dressed poor Libbi?

]]> By: warwak http://agwired.com/2009/05/06/pork-on-a-fork/comment-page-1/#comment-56901 warwak Wed, 06 May 2009 17:26:05 +0000 http://agwired.com/?p=11607#comment-56901 Here is my picture: <strong>Editors Note:</strong> the picture does not qualify, sorry Dave. Here is my picture:
Editors Note: the picture does not qualify, sorry Dave.

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