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Talk to me about animal welfare

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2 per session - Virtual OK - Posted Oct 18, 2017

Animal rights is kind of a minefield of opposing positions, with a massive no-person's-land of ambivalence between. Millions of animals live and die in our control in agricultural systems, and how they live is often appalling. I'm available to have a respectful, thoughtful discussion of animal welfare and animal rights issues in the context of sustainable agriculture. I don't know all the answers, but as a former vegetarian turned organic livestock producer and organic inspector, I have a well developed opinion and would love to engage in this topic more, as I feel like it is really not 'on the table' much, and it literally is on the table for most folks daily. Or not. Whether you're a vegan or an omnivore, it's an important conversation.

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I am an agrologist, organic inspector and omnivore. I grew up on red meat, turned vegetarian for several years, and now raise and buy ethical meat for my family.

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Trading Preference: I’m flexible, just hit me up!

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Oct 24, 2017
Megan expressed the details of her drainage issues clearly and concisely. We will be talking some more about this, we are a good Simbi match!
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Megan is a joy to work with. Thank you for your time.

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About Megan Halstead

I live on Vancouver Island on an organic farm, and am passionate about building community and a brighter future through sustainable agriculture. I am a professional agrologist (P. Ag.) and a self-emp...loyed verification officer (organic inspector), but also do some business consulting for organic/small scale mixed farms. I present workshops on related topics, most recently on raising backyard chickens, testing for intestinal parasites in sheep, and an organic certification primer. I have a flock of organic Romney sheep, and I work with wool as a hobby, but I'm also an experienced and passionate orchardist and gardener. I've raised poultry and pigs in the past. I'm passionate about the co-operative movement, and am on the chair for my local FCL Co-op's advisory committee as well as being involved in several community groups. show more

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