Michael Schmidt (raw milk activist) vows to carry on
Surrounded by supporters, two calves and with a glass of raw milk in his hand, Ontario dairy farmer Michael Schmidt vowed Friday to continue to fight for what he calls […]
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Canadian Raw Milk Debate Coming To A Boil
Dozens of Saskatchewan residents say they’re getting a raw deal from the federal government because they’re forced to go underground to buy unpasteurized milk they believe is more nutritious than […]
Response to article about Michael Schmidt and raw milk
By Margo McIntosh Posted 1 day ago I just read your article on Michael Schmidt and raw milk. http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3353133 What you missed is that Schmidt and all his supporters for […]
Canadian Raw-Milk Producer, Michael Schmidt Ends Hunger Strike
Raw milk crusader Michael Schmidt abandoned a five-week hunger strike Friday after a brief, impromptu meeting with Premier Dalton McGuinty. Schmidt, 57, began his hunger strike Sept. 29 after he […]
U.S. citizens urged by raw milk proponents to join debate as it heats up in Canada following farmer’s conviction
A campaign to flood U.S. and Canadian lawmakers with letters of support for a Canadian farmer who was convicted on charges connected with selling raw milk products has spread to Michigan. Sample […]
Raw Milk Freedom Riders event to host some of the biggest names in the health freedom movement
In less than two weeks, a caravan of raw milk lovers headed by a group of mothers will transport the taboo food from Pennsylvania into Maryland, and stage a “drink-in” […]
Courts milking their power: Charter used to give the state the right to regulate us in every way – right down to what we eat and drink
When you had breakfast this morning, did you pour milk on your cereal or in your tea? Did you give your child a glass of milk? According to a […]
Eight new hunger strikers join Michael Schmidt
Eight people have joined Durham, Ontario area dairy farmer Michael Schmidt in the hunger strike he began Sept. 29 to protest his recent conviction on charges related to the distribution […]
Raw milk access a matter for consumers, not dairyman
Getting handy access to unpasteurized or “raw” milk in Ontario will take a legal challenge by its consumers, not by a dairyman whose cows provide it, a recent court ruling […]
Thornhill laps up raw milk: Support continues despite ruling
Five days into an indefinite hunger strike, raw milk champion Michael Schmidt looked no worse for wear. He appeared strong and energetic, although his wife said he has been a […]
Canadian Agri-Culture (Today): By Michael Schmidt
Via The Bovine Agriculture has been the backbone of Canada. History has taught us that a healthy Agri-culture is able to feed all the people and therefore creates a healthy […]
Ontario farmer convicted in raw milk case launches hunger strike
By Derek Abma Farmer and raw-milk crusader Michael Schmidt has launched another hunger strike in his nearly five-year legal battle to make Ontario the only province to legalize the […]
Sour ruling for raw-milk farmer Michael Scmidt
A crusader for the right to drink raw milk has been convicted of more than a dozen provincial offences relating to the sale of unpasteurized milk and could face hundreds […]
Decision put off in Michael Schmidt raw milk case
A Newmarket court has once again delayed releasing a decision in an appeal in the case of raw milk advocate Michael Schmidt, who was earlier cleared of 19 charges related […]
Pasteurization: “your nanny state boils the milk but you don’t have to drink it”
“It’s banned in Canada and 18 US states, but it’s legal in Europe and always has been. Three in California were recently arrested for selling it. In other states, […]
Poll results show 7 out of 10 Ontario residents think people should be allowed to buy raw milk (via The Bovine)
The Toronto Sun reports on a poll from April of 2010: "…Polling also shows the McGuinty government was at odds with the public in its pursuit of raw milk activist […]
Fighting for fundamental food rights
Michael Schmidt reports on his participation earlier this summer in the first international conference on food safety and quality of organic food in Prague: Michael Schmidt, biodynamic farmer in Canada […]
“Milk War” wins at food-focused award show
Milk War, an original doc from Canada’s ichannel focusing on Ontario dairy farmer Michael Schmidt and his battle with authorities about the right to distribute unpasteurized milk, was named best […]
Two Canadian nominees pick up trophies at food Oscars
A documentary that tells the story of an Ontario dairy farmer fighting to be allowed to distribute unpasteurized milk received recognition at the so-called Oscars of the food world on […]
3rd Annual International Raw Milk Symposium to Highlight Choice for Producer and Consumer
The explosive increase in raw milk consumption—according to CDC statistics, at least ten million Americans now consume raw milk—has created innovative partnerships between consumers and their farmers. By accepting responsibility […]
Ontario government appeals Michael Schmidt raw milk ruling
Dairy farmer Michael Schmidt toasts with his own unpasteurized milk after being found not guilty on 19 charges of distributing raw milk and raw milk products, Jan. 21, 2010. A […]
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