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Thanks for this very thoughtful comment. I love the idea of harnessing the stories of ranchers who've "switched" at county fairs. Have you reached out to PCRM or other groups about that? Renee Sonnen-King's Rancher Advocacy Program may also be interested.
And agree about the infighting. Gotta stop that if we're going to succeed, together. (Across movements, too!)
Thanks for this very thoughtful comment. I love the idea of harnessing the stories of ranchers who've "switched" at county fairs. Have you reached out to PCRM or other groups about that? Renee Sonnen-King's Rancher Advocacy Program may also be interested.
And agree about the infighting. Gotta stop that if we're going to succeed, together. (Across movements, too!)
Thanks Wanye for the reply. To be honest I have not reached out to PCRM (yet) and the county fair idea hit me as I was writing my comment. Renee's work is what made me think of it. I love that you tossed the ball back at me. I suppose my intention was to plant a seed so those in closer proximity and with a better understanding would be (also) inclined to delve into those proposals. Any medical doctors read/listen to this podcast?.. Any ex-ranchers, ranch hands, or ex-4H members visiting this domain? I will reach out, though it will basically be from (what I feel is) a somewhat uninformed laymen's perspective, especially when it comes to the medical industry.
I would like to continue to implore all of us (especially the academics amongst us) to help create tangible and comprehensive models of a humane and ecological world. I feel the lack of imagination and the fear of the unknown is a huge part of the reason we are met with such venom and distain within our society.
On a side note, but perhaps it relates: With maybe the exception of steak (in the USA at least) people are really only savoring the sauces. It's funny to watch their faces drop when pointing that out.