So I've had a lot of thoughts recently that I would like to become a more "green" individual. I recently watched the documentary film, Food, Inc., and it has really opened my eyes to the evils of the food production industry. The cruelty and manipulation that occurs, not always to the animals but to the people, is repulsive and I don't wish to further fund it. To be clear, I'm not in favor of becoming vegetarian or vegan. Not that I have a problem with either of these lifestyles, but they're not appropriate options for me personally. Rather, I think the industry should produce all foods ethically and with respect for the creature and the farmer.
Anyway, I'm following a couple of blogs about living green, and self-sustainable living. I know I won't be able to for the next couple of years, but eventually I'd like to have a garden, and raise some livestock small-scale. I'm particularly interested in raising rabbits for meat, and chickens for eggs and meat. Perhaps it would even be feasible to raise a few dairy goats, and raise the kids for meat. I talked about this in depth with B, and he seemed interested in the idea as well. He confessed he's actually always been interested in keeping a vegetable garden, so he seems to be on board with such a way of living.
I've found a local farmer's market that is open in Saturdays. I think I'll attend, and see what I can find. So until next time...
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