blackbird farm

"But he isn't wearing anything at all" -The Emperor's New Clothes

Naked truth through the eyes of a child 

For the last month I have seen the world through the eyes of a child. A paradigm shift in all aspects of my life has occurred. I invite those who don't believe people, marriages, and friendships can evolve and grow to have the experiences and conversations I have had over the last month. 

Over the last couple of weeks Wildwood has been challenged as a company. My family as well as myself have also found challenge and opportunity coupled with huge amounts of joy. Some of these we have accepted with open arms, some needed a return to our value system followed by truthful conversations. And some (personal challenges) still need a large bucket of bravery. ( I am now accepting donations) 

One of these awaking experiences I have had, was yesterday while touring Blackbird Farm. The Wildwood Team, piled into the car and headed to Smithfield RI. A quote from their promotional material: "Our goal at Blackbird Farm is to produce beef with consistently juicy, tender, flavorful meat" 

Blackbird allowed us to tour their farm without reservation. There were no closed doors, curtains or secret spaces. Just open farm land kissed by the sun and feed by the rain. I know about hormones and antibiotics and the role they play in modern cattle raising, I also have some very strong views about the use of such chemicals on our food community, but what really struck me is the simple fact that they won't allow the use of injestable insecticides to keep the flies off the cows. This attention to detail and loyalty to a value system will change the way I eat meat. I would rather pay a higher price for meat then to pay a price latter with my health.  

I encourage you to tour a farm and find out where food comes from, I promise you it is not grown in the isles of your grocery store.

Check our Blackbird on the web:

http://blackbirdfarmri.com/