It comes from everywhere. The claims about factory farming harming the environment, torturing animals, and creating deadly food. Heck, its even in my AGRICULTURE 103 class. Presenting the facts never seems to get us anywhere, because organizations rely on passion and emotion...So here it is.
I am a beef rancher. I have a small herd of Angus cows. Why? Because its a part of who I am. Because each time I work that herd, I get a sense of satisfaction of having worked hard. Because I wouldn't trade anything in the world, for that time with my family. Any family can have a fun vacation together, but a real one can work together, and have fun at the same time. Because that herd of cows connects me to a man I have never met, but admire, my grandfather. Its not about money or winning shows, its a way of life, I will NEVER it give up. If that's not passion I don't know what is?
I guess it just comes back to the age old phrase "you can't knock it till you've tried it" Don't blame a group of folks you don't understand. Instead, be open to conversations, ask questions, I will never be afraid to answer!
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