Entry #7: Not So Fresh
Have you ever wondered what goes into the food you eat? Don't. It'll probably give you nightmares, or at least have you reaching for a stiff drink. "Fresh", a documentary made in 2009 takes a look at the practices and effects of modern industrial farming and compares it to more ethical and sustainable organic farming methods. I wish I was more shocked by what I saw. But for better or worse, I was well aware of much of the movies contents. I've not managed a complete transition into whole, organic foods, but I know that I need to and why. I will admit I was surprised to find out how much more viable organic farming could be; not only in the matter of ecological sustainability, but also the economic viability. If the information given out in the film is accurate, organic farming could genuinely improve the quality of food in general and still be able to make a significant profit. It's not just about the income made from selling your crops and livestock but a dec...