This movie made me cry. Not in a I’m so touched kind of way. But in a I’m so mad at the government kind of way.
Parts of the movie weren’t surprising. Especially in light of the information that has come out because of E-Coli poisonings. What was surprising to me was the proof that big corporations (not the FDA as the government says) are regulating our food industry for their profit. And it’s hurting farmers, it’s hurting the American public and it’s hurting your health.
I learned the truth about corn. Why it’s inexpensive, why it’s bad, how it’s killing people and how it became this way. I learned about how small family farms are bullied into bankruptcy. How corporations consider themselves food engineers, not farmers and how and why genetically altered food isn’t labeled. I learned that 90% of some crops are controlled by one company. 90%! I even learned the truth about how some non-organic food is put through- hello- ammonia for cleaning!
I didn’t find many scenes to be disturbing visually or gross. The cold hard facts are enough to do that. More than anything though, this movie taught me the truth, it solidified my commitment to purchase organic food through our CSA, it has prompted me to only buy organic meat (I don’t clean my house with ammonia, why would I eat food that has been washed in it?!) and it has renewed my vow to help teach others.
I love our small farms. I want to know where my food comes from. I want workers to care about what they are producing for other peoples health, not how much is going into their pocket. And most of all, I am going to continue to vote with my dollars. Three times a day. The more people who purchase organic, the lower the prices will be. I definitely encourage you to watch the movie. Your body will thank you.
yikes! i’ll think i’ll have to check it out. ammonia huh…. who knew?! that’s pretty scary.
I keep hearing so much about this movie…. I”m scared to see it!
I’m scared to see the movie, too. But I have been buying organic for quite a while now and I only buy organic meat – but I think of my kids who can’t afford to buy organic – it’s scary stuff. Thanks for getting the word out, Sarah. The movie seems like a real eye-opener! Cathy
general consensus of your commenters… we’re all scared to see it! although perhaps if i did i’d finally lose that last stubborn 5 pounds because i wouldn’t know what to eat for a little while. thanks for the recap. i plan on doing the csa box this season. it’s delivered 1 box from the house. can’t beat that!
how are you?? pam
ooops, meant to say…. delivered 1 block from the house
Hi guys- Definitely don’t be scared!
Think of it as an opportunity to educate yourself and then hopefully try and make a change by speaking to your legislatures and voting with your dollars. Alternatives exist- Trader Joe’s has the best priced organic around here, much less than at the regular grocery store. And, farmers markets I have found truly aren’t expensive. Just make sure you check and see if the farmer is organic- not all at farmers markets are! For me, it’s just having to remind myself it’s my health we are talking about. I don’t like the idea of knowingly ingesting pesticides etc. That’s what we do everyday when we don’t eat organic!!!