March 9, 2011

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I have a big crush on farms with values like Echo Farm. Their cows have names, not numbers, in fact you will find the cow's name who produced your product on the label! We picked up Royal's rice pudding and Miracle's chocolate pudding while in Vermont last week and I swear they tasted that much yummier because we knew they came from such goodness.

The way that most farm animals are raised today is appalling and i'm being more conscious about where and who I buy my food from. I'm trying to find more products from certified humane farms here in Quebec but unfortunately it's not as easy as I thought. But in Vermont grocery stores it seemed to be the norm to find eggs from cage-free chickens and meats from animals who weren't confined to crates and stalls. I really hope that more and more farmers adopt Echo Farm's values and respect for their animals here across the border. You can find a list of certified companies here.

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13 comments:

  1. amanda janeMarch 09, 2011

    wow! I had no idea. I love it that they name their cows! After watching Food Inc. I've had a desire to know where my food came from too. Thanks for the Eco Farm tip!

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  2. Design ElementsMarch 09, 2011

    your post reminds me to read again a book that I love...the food revolution by John Robbins. Lovely greetings

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  3. PineconeMarch 09, 2011

    Great tip. I love that the cows names are on the packaging.
    xo
    Ashlyn

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  4. Pinecone CampMarch 09, 2011

    Echo Farms sounds like a fantastic company. It can be hard to find free range farms, but BC seems to have a few good ones.

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  5. anneliseMarch 10, 2011

    Isn't that gorgeous, the cows names on the products! If I think about the whole animal/meat industry too much, I want to become a vegetarian, it makes me sick :(

    More companies like this is what the world needs!

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  6. AshMarch 10, 2011

    I couldn't agree more!!

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  7. Gorgeous GlamMarch 10, 2011

    Funny, I've been doing the same thing! I watched Food Inc. 2 weeks ago and it completely changed me forever. I'm so glad to see that others are really concerned about this too! xo

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  8. koraleeMarch 10, 2011

    Oh my friend..I soooo agree with you...I really need to find some of those farms around here. xoxoxxo
    hugs

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  9. Some Korean Website HighjackerMarch 11, 2011

    are you kidding?! that is so cool! i love how personal their brand is, makes you feel all together wholesome! we search out organic always but sometimes fall short - boo us! but we do have an AMAZING butcher (yes, okay we eat meat, but not that often), he gets everything from cage-free, free-range farms out in the boonies and man alive it tastes completely different than anything store bought.

    he is one of 2 real old school butchers in BC (at least that's what my mom's told me all these years) and his dad was the butcher before him and so on through his family. they really care about where things come from and how they treat it after that too. it's like going back in time and i love it. friendliest folk ever!

    thanks for bringing this topic up Natasha, a lot of peeps pass it by and i wish we two could go on a healthy shop together one day! ♥

    pea ess: i know i say it every time but lades, your comments make me so happy! you have to know how amazing i think you are, right?! and Gizmo is doing much better, thanks for asking. her kitteh acne (gasp!) is healing and her incision from the surgery is mending as well. she will be back to her regs soon i'm sure. xoox

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  10. La BohemeMarch 11, 2011

    Naming their cows makes it that much more personal! I love the idea and am sure the treats taste delicious! Happy weekend

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  11. ShellyMarch 13, 2011

    This is so nice! It's so good to see that animal product companies are switching from inhumane laboratory/torture like ways to such gentle, personal ways. I couldn't agree more with your opinion! The world needs more companies like that, we need to make a difference. I wish I could become a vegetarian after watching all those Peta videos, but unfortunately my parents wont allow me.

    xoxo, have a nice weekend. :)
    Shelly.
    www.eccentric-behavior.blogspot.com

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  12. TashMarch 14, 2011

    I have been so naive about the way farms are run for so long but better late than never right. Hopefully all farms will be certified and the norm one day!

    And Lynn my friend I would love to go on a healthy shop with you one day!! If you are ever in Montreal, let me know! xox

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  13. Some Korean Website HighjackerMarch 16, 2011

    awe, that would be wonderful! thanks for the kind offer, you know we are in the same country, it could happen. i've always wanted to get there and see the Montreal jazz festival, it's kinda a dream. when i lived in Toronto and made trips to Montreal i'd always miss it - boo! but same goes from my end, if you EVER come to Vancouver, you have a tour guide for sure. xo ♥

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