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Author DeBunks USDA Low Fat Dietary Guidelines

Kimberly Hartke — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:30:17 +0000

Alan Watson, author of the book, Cereal Killer, explains in layman's terms why the government dietary guidelines are off base and leading our nation down the path to sickness and disease. We must educate ourselves to turn this trend around.

Raw Milk Workshop to Kick Off Biodynamic Farming Conference

Kimberly Hartke — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:54:31 +0000

Weston A. Price Foundation and the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association are teaming up to present a raw milk workshop, featuring leading farmers and activists who believe in raw dairy as the future hope of the dairy industry.

Public Interest Groups Get it Wrong on Egg Recall

Kimberly Hartke — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:56:15 +0000

The recent egg recall is a sad commentary on not only our factory farming system, but on the government regulators that prefer mass production farming of cheap food. Consumer groups ought to promote buying local, rather than giving these agencies more power.

Joshua’s Farm vs. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Kimberly Hartke — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:43:09 +0000

A part time sustainable farmer with only one milking cow and a mere three shareholders was recently told by Ag officials she is to deny her herdshare members access to their raw milk. She is now threatening to sue them with the help of a powerful attorney.

Small Farmer Speaks Out about Raw Milk Access in Massachusetts

Kimberly Hartke — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:41:56 +0000

Brigitte Ruthman, a small dairy farmer, speaks publicly on behalf of Massachusetts farm buying clubs, which are enabling a resurgence of dairy farming in the state.

Hedgebrook Farm Announces New Artisan Cheese

Kimberly Hartke — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:05:11 +0000

A Northern Virginia dairy farmer now has a artisan cheesemakers turning her high butterfat Jersey milk into raw milk cheese. The two cheesemakers once worked in downtown D.C. office jobs, now they are living on 32 green acres and offering their wares at local farmers markets.

Massachusetts Scene of a Modern Day Rebellion

Kimberly Hartke — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:11:36 +0000

The Boston Tea Party was a bold beginning to the American revolution. Now, Massachusetts once again leads the way to more freedom for Americans. A recent "teat party" was inspired by the original revolt, yet was a fundraiser rather than a protest.

Young Cheesemaker Says Goodbye to Wisconsin

Kimberly Hartke — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:02:54 +0000

Talented young cheesemaker leaves Wisconsin and courageously says goodbye to the state regulatory agency that drove him away.

For Family Fun Tour a Raw Dairy Farm

Kimberly Hartke — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:39:31 +0000

If you are looking for a unique way to entertain your children, and teach them about our farming heritage at the same time, visit a traditional raw dairy farm. Joseph Heckman recounts a recent trip to a Pennsylvania family farm.

Cheeseslave Blogger Offers Sustainable Meat and Fish Cooking Class

Kimberly Hartke — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:30:09 +0000

Ann Marie Michaels of Cheeseslave blog talks with Kimberly Hartke about her new cooking e-course, Surf and Turf.