Although it was not awarded a particular statue, congratulations to “Food, Inc.” for surely earning a place at the table at the Academy Awards. They have uncovered and addressed those issues around food that matter most to America – food safety being primary.
This film is an
essential step in expanding an understanding across the country that
our food production system has strayed and we need to get it back in
line. By putting in place a parallel food alternative, EcoFriendly
Foods is proud to be part of the solution to the problem. We will
continue to do our part by providing living wages to farmers who raise
animals in a humane and sustainable manner, and giving consumers a
product that is safe, healthy, and can actually be traced back to a
source that can be trusted every step of the way.
Our ground meat comes from one animal, not thousands from around the world. When you buy our products, you can simply ask us questions. We will give you straight and honest answers. We will let you see where your food comes from. And when it comes to transparency, if it is your choice, we will show you how we harvest and process. We stand firmly in the belief that we're making a positive change to our nation's food system and will continue to work hard to see that this country can soon see not just one EcoFriendly Foods operation in southwest Virginia, but allow others to start and operate their own similar small, humane, sustainable facilities -- independently supporting their own producers and consumers -- from coast to coast. That is one of our paths to change.
“Food, Inc.” has done an amazing job in helping people understand the real cost of real food and we will be right there with others in this movement to put a solution in place. Robert Kenner and his colleagues have clearly earned a true stamp of approval and we applaud their effort in preparing America for a change that not only MUST come, but IS coming.
-- Bev Eggleston
