When the organic movement was gaining momentum, I was in my early 20s, had just given up on my game developer plans and was hopping from one dramatic relationship to the next. Needless to say, I wasn't very aware of the movement except in passing. The little I did hear were largely criticisms, both valid and fantastical, of GMOs. So, when I watched the film Fresh, it was like stepping back in time and seeing a new perspective on the topic.
Hearing from farmers and experts with firsthand experience was especially compelling. It wasn't just cold data and statistics, but real-world experience with alternative solutions to our agricultural needs.
In 2009 I was so caught up in my personal drama that I wouldn't have appreciated this film at the time, but now I find the information to be moving. I've always known that food production in America is an ugly affair, but it was something I could push to the back of my mind. An uncomfortable truth I could forget about forgetting. Now, however, I am far more interested in the wellbeing of society as a whole, and I don't think I can continue to look away from the problem.
I won't pretend to be an expert on the issues of modern-day food production. I do know that we as a country have seen the havoc that unfettered companies will wreak in the name of profit. I doubt that large corporate farm will ever prioritize a balance with the land that they work. Or concern with the wellbeing of animals they intend to slaughter anyways. As such I think it is vital that we as a society demand higher standards from these companies.
I appreciate how personal this is to your own experience and your thoughts on the food industry. It really is messed up, and I recognize that it is a significant issue that needs to be addressed. I also agree that we must demand a higher standard from companies.
ReplyDelete