tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531617304191579626.post2515276573442893483..comments2023-09-23T06:23:22.682-06:00Comments on Advocates for Agriculture: The Confusion Over CAFO'sTroy Hadrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17729642328778709521noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531617304191579626.post-75449782450654240592010-01-19T17:46:21.707-07:002010-01-19T17:46:21.707-07:00Troy, I have been watching your blog for some time...Troy, I have been watching your blog for some time now and have truly enjoyed it. My family operates a swine CAFO in Missouri and we have seen a great deal of anti-ag folks like Miss Fisher pointing their fingers and cursing us; however, there are so many that come to us almost comically misinformed about what we do. It’s really sad, actually. I’ve Googled CAFO out of curiosity and found lies and embellishments along with ridiculous accusations. Unfortunately, this is the first impression people are getting and they actually believe all of it. I am preparing to create my own Ag blog so we can tell the truth about farming and CAFOs. I’m also here to say that we make the decisions about our animals’ well fare with the support of our corporate companions who are far from “absentee owners.” In fact, we see our corporate field manager a few times a month if not more often. These companies may be here to make money but a poorly run business is a business that doesn’t run and animal abuse is a poor way to run a business. I often ask the ones who accuse us, “Why would we abuse our paycheck?” Do people really think that mistreated animals produce quality meat? Of course they don’t and no meat means no money. Farming isn’t all about money but you can’t run a farm without it, either. Food costs money and animals eat a lot. “Pigs come first” that’s our motto and I’ll bet that’s the motto of every good farmer out there. Hopefully, one day people will figure it out. My family and I really appreciate what you’ve done here. <br />Thank you,<br />JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07004329603130052077noreply@blogger.com