I’ve lived in four states on the East Coast and Gulf, and I’ve never found myself wanting come harvest time …. I’m consistently awed at what this season has to offer.
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Untold hours of expertise (and trial and error experimentation) have allowed farmer Joe/Jane to hone their craft. Hardship and conflict — but also success and boastful pride — is embedded in every grain of corn or head of lettuce …. And then someone has to ruin the (still budding) nostalgia and say X is just a “factory farm.”
What does that imply? Based on campaigns I’ve seen, it suggests …. ecological permissiveness and profiteering. All orchestrated by scheming corporations that oversee “mega-farms” …. Tank the environment long-term for short-term profits. We report to the shareholders. Take the money and run!
Thinking about all of the steps leading to harvest, here are some common factors to consider — and why “factory farm” is one of the most disingenuous phrases in the playbook …. Most farms use technology to streamline their operations, from preparation to seeding to harvest.
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Pests and diseases are always eyeballing their next meal ticket …. pesticides are still a necessity …. GMOs ….Definitely corporate supplied, but is it much different from procuring supplies from a local cooperative? And organic fertilizer and pesticides are just as corporate as any other ….
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