By Amy Bell •
February 18, 2009
Most people are aware of at least a few of the problems associated with factory farming.
Anyone who has ever had the unfortunate experience of even being near one will tell you the smell alone is enough to make you instantly nauseated.
Aside from that, what are some of the other hazards of raising animals this way?
Here is a interesting list I’ve compiled of various pieces of information about this vile practice, and the impact it has on us and the environment:
By Amy Bell •
February 11, 2009
Gooey melted cheese on pizza, a glass of cold milk with freshly baked cookies, ice cream on a hot summer day… who hasn’t at one time or another enjoyed something made from milk?
Dairy products are part of most American diets on a daily basis, but what is the health and environmental impact of this high demand for milk?
The production of much of the milk in this country is done in large scale-operations, some having thousands of cows.
That’s a lot of manure to be dealt with, this reduces the air quality (especially for people living near the dairy operation), and consistently finds its way into our rivers, streams, and groundwater.
Most people are aware of at least a few of the problems associated with factory farming.
