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Have any of you prices organic eggs and milk lately? Also, those "organic" animals are most likely fed SOY and CORN, two intense allergens. The right to feed our families is under attack in this country. Note to the next person, get all approvals in writing.
In these times with families having difficulty making thier money stretch here is a family that has come up with an answer to take care of themselves as opposed to becoming a burden on the system. Thier children have multiple food allergies which I'm sure would not be cost effective to try to find totally organic and healthy meats and dairy. Which we all know are extremely expensive. I hope she gains the blessings of the township for her animals, of which she clearly takes very good care of and appear happy, healthy and clean. Let's all use our heads and think about exactly who is it concerning where she keeps her animals for consumption. It's not a petting zoo. She, I can tell you is not making money that she is not claiming. She is doing what she is doing for the care of her childrens medical situation. Let's start making better choices when we make accross the board laws and rules when we the people are trying to take care of ourselves and not putting our hands out to have someone else take care of us. Especially when we are doing what our ancesters did for themselves to make this country great. My hat is off to you Jessica. Thank You, Sue
It is their land and they shouldn't need permission to do this. I say shows us the victim or the complaining party or leave the family alone.
As a mother with children who have food allergies, I can understand her need to be able to feed them properly. It is HARD!
The homeowner’s narrative seems problematic. I’m not saying she shouldn’t be able to keep the animals but the urban-farming-for-food rationale doesn’t hold up. Perhaps more explanation is needed but I’m pretty sure they don’t eat their pot-bellied pigs.
This is a perfect example of why verbal approvals don't hold water. Of course no one's going to admit he/she said it was O.K. as that person's job may be in jeopardy. I agree with Elaine that the amount of acreage is very important. A couple of acres just isn't large enough, mostly because neighbors are too close. Also, is there a possibility that a compromise between the Hudsons and the township may be a solution? Exammple: goats are usually not noisy and their waste is great fertilizer; chickens aren't that noisy, however, roosters are so stick with hens; pigs aren't noisy either, however, their waste has an obnoxious odor so maybe just goats and hens would be a good compromise. Just a suggestion. Hope they can work this out. Hang in there, Hudsons!!
She can BUY organic milk and eggs for her children. It won't be long before the cows come home....
I would be interested in knowing the amount of land they are on. If it is just like an acre I can understand the ordiance but if it is several acres then I think the township should look at issuing a variance.