wow three story condos for pigs. Human never cease to amaze me domajot. You are lucky to have traveled; you’re a sensitive recorder
Thanks D.
dr.e.

I never met any of the pigs personally, but when
driving in that direction, we always hoped the wind would be blowing in the opposite direction. Strangely, by the third day, I was becoming used to the pervasive aroma.

I’ve heard a lot of kids who grow up on farms tend to go through phases of vegetarianism but it seems that eventually most of them adopt a more pragmatic view where it’s OK to use animals for our consumption as long as they’re treated humanely. In that regard, it’s sad that there’s been such a shift toward factory farms and I’m glad to hear that 4H is still alive and well and kids are still grooming their pigs for the state fair.

Speaking of humane treatment of animals, I’m wondering if you’re familiar with Temple Grandin and her work to influence the meat industry toward humane practices? She is a high functioning autistic person who empathized with cattle who are stressed by handling and found ways to minimize their stress. She convinced industry leaders to adopt many of these practices, not by making emotional appeals but by showing them how the quality of their product and their profits would increase with better animal handling. It’s a fascinating story, I think.