Is Free-Range, Organic or Local Meat the Answer?
Is Free-Range, Organic or Local Meat the Answer? Thursday May 6, 2010#spacer{clear:left}#abc #sidebar{margin-top:1.5em}zSB(3,3) Food is a hot ethical issue, and not just among animal activists. We hear about conscientious carnivores and the omnivore’s dilemma. People are talking about buying organic, local or free-range, but is that the solution? Organic, local or free-range animal products each address different concerns. “Free-range” products are supposed to be kinder to animals, but it’s more of a feel-good label than meaningful change. Organic products forego chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, and are better for the environment. But locally produced food is not always better, even though it theoretically takes less fuel to bring the product to you. And if you’re buying organic/local meat, y
