A Living Nightmare?

I may have nightmares...
My children may not have the privilege of growing up as I did...
My family's livelihood is at stake.

What has happened to this world we live in?! Do people not like to eat anymore? Has the population lost grasp of where their food and clothing comes from?

I just read that the Humane Society of the United States has received license as a higher education granting degree institution! Link

On the same blog (Advocates for Agriculture) that I read nearly everyday, I found a post titled "US Agriculture Can Feed the World". I would like to think that we, American Agriculturists, can feed the world; however, this is becoming a greater challenge each day. I am getting the sense that food production for our own country and other countries is not a priority. Correct me if I am wrong, food is necessary to sustain human life, is it not?

Also this past week, Food, Inc. came out in theaters attacking our food industry. A counter attack has been formed by some titled Safe Food, Inc. To deliver facts to American consumers.

During my rant this morning, I stumbled across this site I Love Farmers--They Feed My Soul. There was a video under one of the tabs on this site which said the following at the end, "Thank a farmer or rancher. They give a lifetime for you and your family." That made my heart skip a beat.

So at night, when you sit down to say your prayers and thank God for your family and your friends and that you may have a house and/or a job and that you may have food on your table and/or clothes on your back...be sure to thank Him for farmers and ranchers.

A few blogs/sites I watch:

If you have any other interesting sites, please share.

Cheers to farmers and ranchers and the food they provide us with!

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