Albert Straus is the founder of Straus Organic Creamery, the first organic creamery in the nation. We talk about agriculture, local food, and the Point Reyes ranchers.
The assault on farmers, whether in Marin or in France, is insane. Farming is food. Food is culture. Farming is the separation point between the start of civilization and wandering bands of humans.
Just sad all people think about is what money the land is worth...these ranches, have been in one family for generations. And the families just want to be in the family business & stay that way. Land isn't worth actual cash until sold. These families are being forced out of their legacy & lifestyle by both high taxes which are outragous, corporations & government using excuses to break the beautiful land expanse apart for another agenda. We cannot depend on other nations, for all our food. Milk products & beef are part of the American heritage. And are very healthy in moderation.
Can you point me to your source for the number of dairy farms 1940 to now? This is not a challenge to that number, serious question and so that I can cite the source for academics who need that.
The assault on farmers, whether in Marin or in France, is insane. Farming is food. Food is culture. Farming is the separation point between the start of civilization and wandering bands of humans.
Just sad all people think about is what money the land is worth...these ranches, have been in one family for generations. And the families just want to be in the family business & stay that way. Land isn't worth actual cash until sold. These families are being forced out of their legacy & lifestyle by both high taxes which are outragous, corporations & government using excuses to break the beautiful land expanse apart for another agenda. We cannot depend on other nations, for all our food. Milk products & beef are part of the American heritage. And are very healthy in moderation.
Lovely article!
Can you point me to your source for the number of dairy farms 1940 to now? This is not a challenge to that number, serious question and so that I can cite the source for academics who need that.
Is it from ag census data?
Thank you!