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Appeal hearing - Thursday June 24th, 2010 |
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Michael's appeal hearing is this Thursday, June 24th at 50 Eagle Street in Newmarket (a DIFFERENT location from where the January ruling was held).
Please come out in support!
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Canada's first Cowshare College Takes Off! |
We are delighted to congratulate all the participants in Canada's first Cow Share College, which took place May 1, 2010, in Durham, ON. Participants, including farmers, consumers, nutritionists and farm apprentice/interns braved a rainy day to hear Michael Schmidt and Tim Wightman, two farmers with extensive experience in raw dairy production and cowshare operations, co-present a full day of training. Garry Lean, an independent inspector, also joined the session to provide his perspective on safe dairy operations. Much of the day's proceedings was captured by several sets of film-makers!
The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive. Some said they felt like they'd had an entire weekend course in one day. Lunch on the farm was a big hit, as was a tour of the dairy operation. Participants also appreciated the organization and learning materials - and some even commented on how nice it was to have a session in a 100+ year old schoolhouse, with a working bell!
Those who have already joined Cow Share Canada should also be pleased with the success of the College, as this is an important step in ensuring that producers have the knowledge and skills they need to safely produce raw milk and set up cowshare operations that comply with the significant restrictions reinforced by the January ruling. It's encouraging to see more and more producers and consumers choose to know the people they produce food for, or access food from, and to be prepared to take the time and effort to set up private arrangements that suit both parties - and provide a healthful alternative to industrial food.
Plans are already underway for another Cowshare College in Ontario in October, a more advanced session in November, and even Cowshare College sessions in other provinces! Check back for a list of other educational activities, undertaken for Cowshare Canada members; some will be available to the public, as well.
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Acquitted on ALL charges! |
It is a time to celebrate as our right to choose has been upheld.
Michael Schmidt was acquitted of all charges relating to selling and distributing raw milk and raw milk products this morning (January 21., 2009.) in Newmarket, Ontario.
Jessica Leeder, a food reporter for the Globe and Mail, wrote an objective article stating both sides of the issue.
Read full article including the heated debate from the public here.
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Interview of Michael with Michael |
Interview of Michael with Michael
MS:
After three years of uncertainty, tomorrow is decision day for you. Looking back,
What are the most significant memories of the last three years?
Michael:
The awakening of people to the danger of losing our food
freedom. I have watched with amazement how people have taken on this
issue passionately and whole heartedly.
MS:
You mean the raw milk issue?
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Court Date: January 21., 2010. |
December 31., 2009.
Dear Government officials
Dear Friends of Food Freedom
Dear Friends and supporters of this battle of raw milk.
My dear cow share and farm share owners.
How silly it seems to have to fight for this right, to consume food we feel and know is right and healthy for us.
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Study On Raw VS. Pasteurized Milk |
Glencolton Farms starts its own study on raw versus pasteurized milk.
December 27., 2009.
In 1995 I offered the Milkmarketing board, the Ministry of Agriculture
and Food and the Ministry of Health our farm as a research farm to
explore together the effects of raw milk versus pasteurized milk.
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