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These protesters need to wake up. We should all be so lucky to get our meat from growers who give the care that 4H club members give to their animals. 50 years ago I was in 4H doing the exact same thing these kids have done and I lived on a farm. The very care and attention these kids give is what we all who eat meat wish for in the food we buy. Go to the farmers markets around the Chicagoland area. Buy some of the vendors meat, it’s the best. All the vendors I have talked to are small scale growers. That is how it used to be done. Quality was the best. Unless we encourage our kids in the concepts of farming we won’t have anything but the big mega farms left. The very thing we don’t want. This community should be applauded for having a 4H chapter in their community. I may live in Chicago now but my life on the farm I will never forget.
Posted to UPDATE: Protests fail to halt animal auction - Glenview
These protesters need to wake up. We should all be so lucky to get our meat from growers who give the care that 4H club members give to their animals. 50 years ago I was in 4H doing the exact same thing these kids have done and I lived on a farm. The very care and attention these kids give is what we all who eat meat wish for in the food we buy. Go to the farmers markets around the Chicagoland area. Buy some of the vendors meat, it’s the best. All the vendors I have talked to are small scale growers. That is how it used to be done. Quality was the best. Unless we encourage our kids in the concepts of farming we won’t have anything but the big mega farms left. The very thing we don’t want. This community should be applauded for having a 4H chapter in their community. I may live in Chicago now but my life on the farm I will never forget.
Posted to UPDATE: Protests fail to halt animal auction - Grayslake
These protesters need to wake up. We should all be so lucky to get our meat from growers who give the care that 4H club members give to their animals. 50 years ago I was in 4H doing the exact same thing these kids have done and I lived on a farm. The very care and attention these kids give is what we all who eat meat wish for in the food we buy. Go to the farmers markets around the Chicagoland area. Buy some of the vendors meat, it’s the best. All the vendors I have talked to are small scale growers. That is how it used to be done. Quality was the best. Unless we encourage our kids in the concepts of farming we won’t have anything but the big mega farms left. The very thing we don’t want. This community should be applauded for having a 4H chapter in their community. I may live in Chicago now but my life on the farm I will never forget.
Posted to UPDATE: Protests fail to halt animal auction - Libertyville
These protesters need to wake up. We should all be so lucky to get our meat from growers who give the care that 4H club members give to their animals. 50 years ago I was in 4H doing the exact same thing these kids have done and I lived on a farm. The very care and attention these kids give is what we all who eat meat wish for in the food we buy. Go to the farmers markets around the Chicagoland area. Buy some of the vendors meat, it’s the best. All the vendors I have talked to are small scale growers. That is how it used to be done. Quality was the best. Unless we encourage our kids in the concepts of farming we won’t have anything but the big mega farms left. The very thing we don’t want. This community should be applauded for having a 4H chapter in their community. I may live in Chicago now but my life on the farm I will never forget.
Posted to UPDATE: Protests fail to halt animal auction - Wilmette & Kenilworth
Simply put Rubinstein and Hoffman need to stop slamming 4H. From their comments and complaints it is apparent that they have no idea what they are talking about. I was extremely fortunate to have been raised on a farm in Michigan. My family grew soybeans, wheat and corn and raised hogs and beef cattle. As soon as I was old enough to do chores I was acute aware of where those animals would end up. Our Dad taught us that animals deserved to be given the best care possible as we raised them. This is exactly what 4H is for.
Obviously, every kid cannot grow up on a farm. I was in 4H 40 years ago and a majority of the members were kids who did not live on farms. When a kid is in 4H they learn how to properly care and raise their animals. It teaches kids discipline as they quickly learn it’s not easy and sometimes not fun to do their chores every day but because their animals depend on them they must do them. Growing up, raising animals, I did name some of my animals but I still knew they would go to the slaughterhouse at the end. The hope of every 4H kid is that their animal would end up at one of the best restaurants in town. When 4H kids auction their animals at the fairs they truly have earned the money they receive for each animal they sell. Many times the money earned goes into their college savings accounts.
Chicago has multiple farmers markets, some with free range eggs and poultry and grass fed beef, that have not been fed antibiotics or growth hormones. People flock to these farmers markets because the produce is richer and the meat is pure. There is a huge shift in the pendulum of consumption where people want antibiotic, hormone, pesticide, genetic modification free food. A majority of the farmers that participate at the farmers markets started out in 4H. Keeping 4H alive and protected to allow kids to raise their animals is a vital component to ensure future farmers markets. 4H can only preserve production of organic vegetables and livestock, preventing growth hormones, antibiotics and mass production which diminishes the quality and has the potential to pass on bacteria and diseases.
The article and comments have acknowledged some less desirable 4H clubs and I am sure if you look at any organization you’ll find some sub groups less desirable. This does not mean that the entire organization is less desirable. Instead of attacking the entire program why not support the program by giving kids more opportunities to experience a well running 4H club.
Posted to Wagner Farm animal auction spurs protests - Deerfield
Simply put Rubinstein and Hoffman need to stop slamming 4H. From their comments and complaints it is apparent that they have no idea what they are talking about. I was extremely fortunate to have been raised on a farm in Michigan. My family grew soybeans, wheat and corn and raised hogs and beef cattle. As soon as I was old enough to do chores I was acute aware of where those animals would end up. Our Dad taught us that animals deserved to be given the best care possible as we raised them. This is exactly what 4H is for.
Obviously, every kid cannot grow up on a farm. I was in 4H 40 years ago and a majority of the members were kids who did not live on farms. When a kid is in 4H they learn how to properly care and raise their animals. It teaches kids discipline as they quickly learn it’s not easy and sometimes not fun to do their chores every day but because their animals depend on them they must do them. Growing up, raising animals, I did name some of my animals but I still knew they would go to the slaughterhouse at the end. The hope of every 4H kid is that their animal would end up at one of the best restaurants in town. When 4H kids auction their animals at the fairs they truly have earned the money they receive for each animal they sell. Many times the money earned goes into their college savings accounts.
Chicago has multiple farmers markets, some with free range eggs and poultry and grass fed beef, that have not been fed antibiotics or growth hormones. People flock to these farmers markets because the produce is richer and the meat is pure. There is a huge shift in the pendulum of consumption where people want antibiotic, hormone, pesticide, genetic modification free food. A majority of the farmers that participate at the farmers markets started out in 4H. Keeping 4H alive and protected to allow kids to raise their animals is a vital component to ensure future farmers markets. 4H can only preserve production of organic vegetables and livestock, preventing growth hormones, antibiotics and mass production which diminishes the quality and has the potential to pass on bacteria and diseases.
The article and comments have acknowledged some less desirable 4H clubs and I am sure if you look at any organization you’ll find some sub groups less desirable. This does not mean that the entire organization is less desirable. Instead of attacking the entire program why not support the program by giving kids more opportunities to experience a well running 4H club.
Posted to Wagner Farm animal auction spurs protests - Glenview
Simply put Rubinstein and Hoffman need to stop slamming 4H. From their comments and complaints it is apparent that they have no idea what they are talking about. I was extremely fortunate to have been raised on a farm in Michigan. My family grew soybeans, wheat and corn and raised hogs and beef cattle. As soon as I was old enough to do chores I was acute aware of where those animals would end up. Our Dad taught us that animals deserved to be given the best care possible as we raised them. This is exactly what 4H is for.
Obviously, every kid cannot grow up on a farm. I was in 4H 40 years ago and a majority of the members were kids who did not live on farms. When a kid is in 4H they learn how to properly care and raise their animals. It teaches kids discipline as they quickly learn it’s not easy and sometimes not fun to do their chores every day but because their animals depend on them they must do them. Growing up, raising animals, I did name some of my animals but I still knew they would go to the slaughterhouse at the end. The hope of every 4H kid is that their animal would end up at one of the best restaurants in town. When 4H kids auction their animals at the fairs they truly have earned the money they receive for each animal they sell. Many times the money earned goes into their college savings accounts.
Chicago has multiple farmers markets, some with free range eggs and poultry and grass fed beef, that have not been fed antibiotics or growth hormones. People flock to these farmers markets because the produce is richer and the meat is pure. There is a huge shift in the pendulum of consumption where people want antibiotic, hormone, pesticide, genetic modification free food. A majority of the farmers that participate at the farmers markets started out in 4H. Keeping 4H alive and protected to allow kids to raise their animals is a vital component to ensure future farmers markets. 4H can only preserve production of organic vegetables and livestock, preventing growth hormones, antibiotics and mass production which diminishes the quality and has the potential to pass on bacteria and diseases.
The article and comments have acknowledged some less desirable 4H clubs and I am sure if you look at any organization you’ll find some sub groups less desirable. This does not mean that the entire organization is less desirable. Instead of attacking the entire program why not support the program by giving kids more opportunities to experience a well running 4H club.
Posted to Wagner Farm animal auction spurs protests - Grayslake
Simply put Rubinstein and Hoffman need to stop slamming 4H. From their comments and complaints it is apparent that they have no idea what they are talking about. I was extremely fortunate to have been raised on a farm in Michigan. My family grew soybeans, wheat and corn and raised hogs and beef cattle. As soon as I was old enough to do chores I was acute aware of where those animals would end up. Our Dad taught us that animals deserved to be given the best care possible as we raised them. This is exactly what 4H is for.
Obviously, every kid cannot grow up on a farm. I was in 4H 40 years ago and a majority of the members were kids who did not live on farms. When a kid is in 4H they learn how to properly care and raise their animals. It teaches kids discipline as they quickly learn it’s not easy and sometimes not fun to do their chores every day but because their animals depend on them they must do them. Growing up, raising animals, I did name some of my animals but I still knew they would go to the slaughterhouse at the end. The hope of every 4H kid is that their animal would end up at one of the best restaurants in town. When 4H kids auction their animals at the fairs they truly have earned the money they receive for each animal they sell. Many times the money earned goes into their college savings accounts.
Chicago has multiple farmers markets, some with free range eggs and poultry and grass fed beef, that have not been fed antibiotics or growth hormones. People flock to these farmers markets because the produce is richer and the meat is pure. There is a huge shift in the pendulum of consumption where people want antibiotic, hormone, pesticide, genetic modification free food. A majority of the farmers that participate at the farmers markets started out in 4H. Keeping 4H alive and protected to allow kids to raise their animals is a vital component to ensure future farmers markets. 4H can only preserve production of organic vegetables and livestock, preventing growth hormones, antibiotics and mass production which diminishes the quality and has the potential to pass on bacteria and diseases.
The article and comments have acknowledged some less desirable 4H clubs and I am sure if you look at any organization you’ll find some sub groups less desirable. This does not mean that the entire organization is less desirable. Instead of attacking the entire program why not support the program by giving kids more opportunities to experience a well running 4H club.
Posted to Wagner Farm animal auction spurs protests - Highland Park & Highwood
Simply put Rubinstein and Hoffman need to stop slamming 4H. From their comments and complaints it is apparent that they have no idea what they are talking about. I was extremely fortunate to have been raised on a farm in Michigan. My family grew soybeans, wheat and corn and raised hogs and beef cattle. As soon as I was old enough to do chores I was acute aware of where those animals would end up. Our Dad taught us that animals deserved to be given the best care possible as we raised them. This is exactly what 4H is for.
Obviously, every kid cannot grow up on a farm. I was in 4H 40 years ago and a majority of the members were kids who did not live on farms. When a kid is in 4H they learn how to properly care and raise their animals. It teaches kids discipline as they quickly learn it’s not easy and sometimes not fun to do their chores every day but because their animals depend on them they must do them. Growing up, raising animals, I did name some of my animals but I still knew they would go to the slaughterhouse at the end. The hope of every 4H kid is that their animal would end up at one of the best restaurants in town. When 4H kids auction their animals at the fairs they truly have earned the money they receive for each animal they sell. Many times the money earned goes into their college savings accounts.
Chicago has multiple farmers markets, some with free range eggs and poultry and grass fed beef, that have not been fed antibiotics or growth hormones. People flock to these farmers markets because the produce is richer and the meat is pure. There is a huge shift in the pendulum of consumption where people want antibiotic, hormone, pesticide, genetic modification free food. A majority of the farmers that participate at the farmers markets started out in 4H. Keeping 4H alive and protected to allow kids to raise their animals is a vital component to ensure future farmers markets. 4H can only preserve production of organic vegetables and livestock, preventing growth hormones, antibiotics and mass production which diminishes the quality and has the potential to pass on bacteria and diseases.
The article and comments have acknowledged some less desirable 4H clubs and I am sure if you look at any organization you’ll find some sub groups less desirable. This does not mean that the entire organization is less desirable. Instead of attacking the entire program why not support the program by giving kids more opportunities to experience a well running 4H club.
Posted to Wagner Farm animal auction spurs protests - Lake Bluff
Simply put Rubinstein and Hoffman need to stop slamming 4H. From their comments and complaints it is apparent that they have no idea what they are talking about. I was extremely fortunate to have been raised on a farm in Michigan. My family grew soybeans, wheat and corn and raised hogs and beef cattle. As soon as I was old enough to do chores I was acute aware of where those animals would end up. Our Dad taught us that animals deserved to be given the best care possible as we raised them. This is exactly what 4H is for.
Obviously, every kid cannot grow up on a farm. I was in 4H 40 years ago and a majority of the members were kids who did not live on farms. When a kid is in 4H they learn how to properly care and raise their animals. It teaches kids discipline as they quickly learn it’s not easy and sometimes not fun to do their chores every day but because their animals depend on them they must do them. Growing up, raising animals, I did name some of my animals but I still knew they would go to the slaughterhouse at the end. The hope of every 4H kid is that their animal would end up at one of the best restaurants in town. When 4H kids auction their animals at the fairs they truly have earned the money they receive for each animal they sell. Many times the money earned goes into their college savings accounts.
Chicago has multiple farmers markets, some with free range eggs and poultry and grass fed beef, that have not been fed antibiotics or growth hormones. People flock to these farmers markets because the produce is richer and the meat is pure. There is a huge shift in the pendulum of consumption where people want antibiotic, hormone, pesticide, genetic modification free food. A majority of the farmers that participate at the farmers markets started out in 4H. Keeping 4H alive and protected to allow kids to raise their animals is a vital component to ensure future farmers markets. 4H can only preserve production of organic vegetables and livestock, preventing growth hormones, antibiotics and mass production which diminishes the quality and has the potential to pass on bacteria and diseases.
The article and comments have acknowledged some less desirable 4H clubs and I am sure if you look at any organization you’ll find some sub groups less desirable. This does not mean that the entire organization is less desirable. Instead of attacking the entire program why not support the program by giving kids more opportunities to experience a well running 4H club.
Posted to Wagner Farm animal auction spurs protests - Lake Forest