In the reading of Michael Pollen, there are a ton of things uncovered. In chapter twelve, he discusses how he learned the difference between dealing with small animals on a farm, such as chickens, and larger animals, such as cows. What he learned was that because of government regulations, only small animals were able to be slaughtered. There are several reasons to this as well as the fact that slaughtering must be done in the eye of the government. I do agree with the statement that animals only should be slaughtered in the governments rule so farmers do not do anything illegal. I also do agree with the fact that large animals should not be slaughtered. This is mostly because of the fact that I believe they have higher purposes.
In the next chapter of the Omnivore’s Dilemma, it shows the inside scoop to farmers markets. The controversial issue here is the fact that some farmers do not believe this is a good way to sell their products, that they indeed lose money this way. When farmers sell their products to food companies and that is more reliable and definitely a better wager. Every farmers market I have been to from where I am from is more of something you go to once a week to get your fresh vegetables and fruits for the weekend. And when I go whether I am with my family or my friends or boyfriend, it is mostly just to go and experience it, I never find myself being a big spender there. For example in the summer my boyfriend and I try and make a few trips down to the Pike Place Market, and for me, since this is where I am from, I do not go to buy tourist type things or jewelry. All I usually end up buying there, and in Kirkland, Redmond, and Bellevue, is a bouquet of flowers and some fruit. I encourage farmers to keep doing markets, but it is understandable some do not because of the money issue.
Where did you get the idea that large animals should not be slaughtered? Was it in the text?
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