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Message from Michael - July 31., 2007 |
Dear Friends,
It has been a long time of active silence on my part. We at the farm
are swamped with work and faced with rather concerning weather
conditions. The effect of no rain is now the worst I have seen in 25
years. For almost four weeks now, we are using hay for feed, which we
will need for the winter. Therefore, our cows are giving far less milk
than normal around this time of year.
For the cow share owners, it is another reality to adjust to whatever the cows are able to produce and connect to the cycle of nature at its best and worst. Thanks for the understanding.
Since our raid on November 21st last year, we have been swamped by requests for cow shares. We cannot accommodate more share holders without infringing on the right of all the other share holders. The new wave of people interested in cow shares is very determined and ready to battle to gain the right for choosing the food they think is best for them. All of this is very encouraging.
The Court order from York Region is still in place. However, we have been able to continue undisturbed and without any harassment. It is pure joy to see how our members come undeterred, unshaken and determined to defend their rights.
After many sleepless nights, I have also decided to not ask for escorts anymore on our weekly trips to Toronto. We are confronted with such huge environmental challenges that I cannot justify two to three cars driving back and forth every week to protect the bus. Usually, somebody is with me in the bus anyhow and if the powers to be decide that they want to interfere, let them do it; at least they will find out what the long-term consequences will be. I am not afraid to stand my ground.
THANK YOU ALL. It has been overwhelming to see such a show of support. Thanks also to those Government officials who practise restrain in order to ensure that a fair legal process can take place.
Hopefully, we can soon deal with all these issues in court.
Michael Schmidt
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