CathMomof7
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| shin said: | Hmm. I'd like to learn more about the possible raw milk connection.
But in any case, it simply makes sense, not only the farm life, but away from the higher technological side.
Hmm. Do Amish use pesticides?
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Yes, the raw milk connection is an interesting one and I have thought of checking into it. We used to have several Amish dairies near us, but they have mostly sold their farms and moved to Ohio. I know one family who used to purchase raw milk from there.
As for the pesticides, I believe our farmers here had organic farms because their is a fairly nice demand for organics in my community. But generally, I think many of them do use pesticides.
We had one dairy that also had a cheese factory, but they sold out and moved to Ohio once the gas drillers came in to tear up their properties and poison their wells. We still have a few left, but their presence is dwindling.
The cheese family had a little grocery where we would shop sometimes. Absolutely the best cheese around and the breads were amazing.
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| Posted May 16, 2012, 3:31 pm |
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Pepsuber
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shin, yes, many if not most Amish do use pesticides. The reality vs. the image in popular culture. Many Amish also work outside the home!
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| Posted May 16, 2012, 8:33 pm |
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shin
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Ah, well, image vs. reality yes.
I've read that organic farming if you're going to sell it with that label is highly regulated and inspected -- there's the price boost, but there's that too.
I heard once a woman saying that raw milk had been quite good for her dental health, be interesting to see research done in that area in the future.
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Sincerely,
Shin
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| Posted May 17, 2012, 1:59 am |
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