by David Gumpert | Nov 4, 2008 | Uncategorized |
Some well meaning opponents of raw milk have argued on this blog that the seemingly endless legal problems swirling around raw milk could be easily resolved if consumers would only switch to other probiotic products that have the same benefits—things like raw...
by David Gumpert | Nov 3, 2008 | Uncategorized |
For most of my day-to-day life, conventional and alternative health experiences proceed on parallel tracks. I visit a primary care physician or dermatologist to deal with certain health issues. I visit an acupuncturist and nutritionist to deal with other health...
by David Gumpert | Oct 31, 2008 | Uncategorized |
When history records the events of the current war on raw milk, that compendium may well identify February 14, 2006, as the day the opening salvos were fired, on two small farms in Ohio. For it was on that day, a special Valentine’s Day, that an inspector of the...
by David Gumpert | Oct 28, 2008 | Uncategorized |
I received an email shortly after my previous post went up, from a state regulator who occasionally writes me with comments. I can’t identify this person, since the few email exchanges we have had have been on a confidential basis, but here’s an excerpt of...
by David Gumpert | Oct 25, 2008 | Uncategorized |
Back in October 2006, the Michigan Department of Agriculture launched a “sting” operation against farmer Richard Hebron, seizing thousands of dollars worth of raw dairy products destined for delivery to members of a herdshare in Ann Arbor. That well...
by David Gumpert | Oct 22, 2008 | Uncategorized |
Part of me hesitates to report this–another story about illness from a raw milk dairy, this one in California. It’s not because I don’t think people should know about such situations, it’s just that I’m put off by the supposed...
by David Gumpert | Oct 19, 2008 | Uncategorized |
I don’t suppose it’s much of a revelation for me to acknowledge that blogging is a learn-as-you-go routine for me. I’m gratified that many individuals have found useful information and conversation here. It’s especially gratifying to know that...
by David Gumpert | Oct 15, 2008 | Uncategorized |
One of the things that continues to impress me about this blog is how especially emotional the discussions become when the subject turns to food safety and pathogens. Sometimes the conversations degenerate into name-calling, which seems to have become an unfortunate...
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