This Saturday, February 6, HBO will premier a new film about the legendary animal behavior scientist, Temple Grandin. If my cattle could talk, they would urge you all to watch since they have been the personal beneficiaries of Dr. Grandin’s life work—humane methods of handling cattle. If this sounds incredibly dry to you, just trust me: you will be pleasantly surprised. This is an amazing story about a truly remarkable woman.
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I am in the middle of building a corral using one of Dr. Grandin’s designs (which are published free on her website for all to use, by the way). I am currently searching for used conveyor belts with which to cover the walls of the corral. My local gravel pit is fresh out. If anybody knows of a source, please let me know. Just don’t call on Saturday between 8 and 10PM—I’ll be glued to the TV!
I would like to congratulate you on your endeavors and especially the section about Temple Grandin. I found your site while looking for a humane meat provider in my area. I live in Chelmsford MA.
I’m aware of the horrors that happen at the stockyards and the overall care of our “food”. It is something that sadly I just tried to ignore, not knowing a better way to eat meat. At this point in time, I don’t see myself becoming a vegetarian. I just don’t know how! For now, being able to access your products will make feel that I am helping somehow.
Oh, and I highly recommend watching the HBO movie, I have read one of her books and the movie was so spot on with her!
Thank you for all your hard work!
best,
Karen
Hi Karen,
Thank you very much for your comment.
I congratulate you as well! Ultimately, the power to improve the treatment of animals lies in the hands of consumers like you. When you seek out farmers who treat animals humanely, you are voting with your pocketbook to treat animals humanely. Deciding to stop buying meat altogether would remove your influence from the industry. It’s like deciding not to vote.
Thanks once again,
Steve