Proposed “Ag Gag” laws threaten the only way that the public can find out how meat, dairy, and eggs are really produced, and reveal that agribusiness wants to hide their activities from the public.
The interactive map (viewable here) locates factory farms that animal protection groups have exposed through undercover investigations. Among the findings of these investigations are animals living in filthy conditions, animals intensively confined for their entire lives, animals mutilated without painkillers, sick and suffering animals left to languish for extended periods, violations of animal welfare and food safety regulations, and egregious criminal acts of animal torture. Viewed individually, the actions shown might be dismissed as isolated incidents. Taken together, however, they reveal a pattern of disregard for animal welfare and routine cruelty-to-animals throughout animal agriculture. They also reveal that many legal, standard agricultural procedures are unconscionably cruel and cause prolonged suffering for animals. Many standard practices in animal agriculture must change, and new laws are needed in order to enforce basic standards of welfare for animals. There are currently no federal laws protecting the welfare of animals on farms.
In the valleys of Appalachia, a battle is being fought over a mountain. It is a battle with severe consequences that affect every American, regardless of their social status, economic background or where they live. It is a battle that has taken many lives and continues to do so the longer it is waged. It is a battle over protecting our health and environment from the destructive power of Big Coal. For more information on the film, visit their official website.
MEATS: Jambalya, Braised Chicken with Olives and Mushrooms, Apple Ginger Pork, Coconut Curry Chicken, Collard Greens
VEGAN: Medji’s Cous Cous, Vegan Buffalo Bites, Stewed Kale and Chick Peas, Mujadara, Organic Black Beans, Five Whole Grain Blend, The Nile’s Cabbage, The Nile’s Ater Kik Alicha, The Nile’s Misir Wat, The Nile’s Gomen, The Nile’s Bedelijan, The Nile’s Dinich Wat, Pimento Jalapeno Corn, Caponata, Steamed Broccoli
RAW BAR (vegan): Living Coleslaw, Living Spaghetti, Raw Living Kale Salad
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Summertime brings many events and gatherings – and they wouldn’t be complete with out food! Instead of making your go-to pasta salad, whip out the grill and make these simple, yet delicious crostinis! We happened to stumble upon these recipes when reading the most recent Bon Appetit and couldn’t resist…we pulled out the griddle and got to cooking. Taking less than 15 minutes to make, these crostinis are a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
For more detailed instructions, click the link & get to cooking!
Grill 12 slices of bread & rub with 1/2 garlic clove. In a bowl, combine 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1 minced small shallot, 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil, and 1 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; let sit for 15 mins. Put sliced fresh mozzarella on toasts. Spoon tomato mixture over mozzarella. Season with sea salt and pepper.
** Recipes taken from Bon Appetit and modified slightly
L-R: Johnnie Taylor - Office Manager RPEC, Amy Woo - Youth Representative RPEC, Adria Scharf, PhD - Executive Director RPEC and Rick Hood - Owner of Ellwood Thompson’s
We’re passionate about the community and as part of our mission to actively support local charities in the community, one way we do so is through quarterly 5% Days. Each quarter, Ellwood Thompson’s supports a local charity by offering the opportunity to receive 5% of that day’s sales. In the second quarter of 2011, the Richmond Peace Education Center was Ellwood Thompson’s 5% Day recipient.
Click here to learn more about our community giving, including our 5% days.
The Wellness Woman is back to shed more knowledge about leading a Raw & Vegan life! Sign up today to learn some delicious recipes perfect for the summer season.
VEGAN: Mujadara, Buffalo Vegan Bites, Local Tofu Cacciatore, Local Asian Stir Fry with Tofu, Basmati Rice, Black Beans, English Peas with Mushrooms, Tomato Rice, Vegetable Curried Rice, Gobhi Matar, Curried Cabbage, Steamed-Broccoli
Join us on Saturday, June 4th (12-3PM) for a sampling Grill-N-Chill! Featuring Organic Prairie meats and Organic Valley dairy products. Stop by the patio near the entrance, sample some delicious burgers, enjoy some yogurt desserts and enter in to win some prizes!
Join author Charis Malloy on Sunday, June 26th (5-6PM) for a FREE class on how to “Live a Luminous Life.” You will learn the newest discoveries about how different foods work with your body in a simple way that makes it possible for you to see extra weight just fall away, enhance your health, minimize illnesses or chronic problems, and stop – even reverse – aging.
Charis Brown Malloy is the author of The Post Holiday Cleanse as well as the forthcoming 30 Days of Beauty and Journal of a Starseed books. Along with master’s degrees in health and psychology, Charis has over a decade of experience as a holistic health and wellness consultant, helping people heal their minds and bodies through finding their individual paths to complete wellness on all levels.
Proposed “Ag Gag” laws threaten the only way that the public can find out how meat, dairy, and eggs are really produced, and reveal that agribusiness wants to hide their activities from the public.
