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I think I have waited a life time to be comfortable expressing what really matters to me.
Here recently I have met more and more people that feel/think the same as I do. Not in every aspect but in areas that brings us together mutually.
I think I want to thank social media for that?
Maybe we can save the world?
In the past, the feelings of the “underdogs/radicals” could not permeate the mainstream in such an immediate fashion.
Oh how things have changed.
Without doubt, social media can be used for good and evil and I think we are on the brink of social media helping to bring about a “green revolution”.
I’m ready. Are you?

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I have been doing a little research into locally produced organic meat for those days when I feel the need to treat myself to some protein to eat just like my ancestors used to.

In the UK I found “Well Hung Meat”.
It is an online organic meat producer and they have won numerous awards according to their website. There is a taster box for £45 and you order whatever size box you want every month. There is no contract or no cancellation fees. Delivery is £8.00 no matter where you are in the UK.

I haven’t tried them yet but I definitely will as soon as I come back from my travels.
Here is a short snippet from their website :

“We sell only organic meat from farms where we know they do things right. Our animals live outside, eating grass – this is hugely important for us. As fas as we’re concerned the quality of an animal’s life has a direct effect upon the quality of the meat they give us. Ours enjoy the fresh air and fodder of some of the best pastureland in Britain. So they’re happier, their meat is sweeter, and the environment benefits too.”

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In the USA in Tennessee I found a farm called Avalon Acres.
They send out packages to local drop off points. These boxes go out weekly and you have to join the CSA (community supported agriculture) which is $25 a year and for that you get discounted organic meat and vegetables.
There is a 26 week commitment and if you don’t pick up your box you still have to pay.
You can upgrade your packages but you can’t downgrade.
I find the rules and regulations for this scheme a little too restrictive. Having said that I can understand that they are just protecting their business and their animals but I think the ability to maybe try a taster box with these farmers would be a better idea. I still am considering signing up though because it sure beats having to get in the car and drive many miles to get the same thing for a little more money.

Here is some information from their website:

“Avalon Acres Farms is nestled in a peaceful hollow just off the Natchez Trace, on 122 acres in Hohenwald, Tennessee.

We raise a variety of free-range meat, eggs and produce based on a sustainable agriculture model and we are committed to the growth and promotion of healthy, local, small farming. We also are expanding to value add to our already wonderful fresh all-natural products such as canning our summer harvest produce, handmade pasta, soups, stocks, stews, broths and bakery items.

We sell our produce, meats and eggs to restaurants, local stores and direct to customers through our CSA”.

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