Thursday, May 5, 2011

Keep Big Ag from Hiding Their Inhumane and Unsafe Practices

Currently, several states are trying to pass legislation that makes it illegal to take photos or film of farms. That's right, Big Ag doesn't want you to know what they're up to.

Transparency is the consumer's best protection against unsafe business practices. You can join Slow Food USA in petitioning to withdraw this legislation here: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5986/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=6675 .

To further support the petition, Slow Food is encouraging people to take pictures of farms they visit and post them on their Facebook page. They will then take the best of the pictures, create a booklet, and send it on to legislators to make their point. Which is a great excuse to go visit your local farm!