by Mark & Jill Baker | Jul 2, 2012 | Bakers Green Acres VS Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Green Acres, Organic Politics
There have been several media reports lately that can update you on what’s happening with the pigs: Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund blog Kimberley Hartke: podcast link to her interview with Mark on the bottom of the blog DNR Director Rodney Stokes is out...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Apr 12, 2012 | Green
OPPORTUNITY FOR ACTION: In a recent article from the Gongwer news service, director of the MI Dept of Ag and Rural Development said, “Director Stokes is moving ahead with a common sense plan.” The Dept of Ag has been given a pass so far, but Dirctor Keith...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 19, 2012 | Green
This is a really great article describing why the DNR is misrepresenting their intended target and introducing you to one of those “evil, irresponsible” hunting preserve operators. Whether you agree with the hunting preserves or not, the fact remains that...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Mar 13, 2012 | Bakers Green Acres VS Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Organic Politics
Bonnie Bucqueroux from The Lansing Online News wrote a thoughtful article this week. It’s worth the read. A commenter raised some questions about the issue that I thought other folks may have, so I responded there but will add the conversation here as well. ...
by Mark & Jill Baker | Feb 9, 2012 | Green
We have a consolation saying here: “That’s farmin’!” Things aren’t always Disney music, sunny days, and smiles all around. Yesterday was one such day for Mark. It started with a phone call that delayed his start on chores. When he...