“Gristle” Includes Thoughts From Small Animal Farmers
Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 in Animal Issues, Books, Food & Drink.
Moby and co-editor of the newly released book on factory farming and its impact on the planet, Miyun Park, spoke to Planet Green recently.
Although Moby is a staunch vegan, some might be surprised to learn that some of the contributors to Gristle are in the meat industry.
Park insists that everyone educate themselves on factory farming, one of the biggest disturbances to human, animal and environment health.
This means including insight from Paul Willis, manager of Niman Ranch Pork Co, who discusses how large farms put a strain on rural communities.
“The differences between industrial agribusiness and more sustainable, more humane, more ethical production practices are stark, and all of animal ag can’t be painted with the same brush,” Park explains. “The book focuses on intensive factory farming, which, unfortunately has a much larger share of animal ag. And this isn’t to say that there can’t be steps taken even within industrial agribusiness, but that won’t happen until we all—omnivores, flexitarians, vegetarians, and vegans alike—speak out collectively.”
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