Comments on: Niman to change name to Bank of America

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By: Sinjin

Sinjin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:40:02 +0000

I agree with a number of the comments in the original article, as well as some of my fellow commenters - however one thing that is overlooked (especially by ’servlet’) is that eating meats, or at least America’s dependence on meats, is the major overarching problem. Being at the top of the food chain, and eating high on the food chain, delivers much less ‘quality of energy per dollar input’ than eating lower on the food chain. The BEST thing that all of us can do, and especially the less financially fortunate, is to endeavor to eat LOWER on the food chain as a matter of practice. You want to save the environment and be healthier? Eat more spinach and less pork to start with - the nutritional value and energy efficiency delivered per calorie is like 90% better by eating a couple of tiers lower. You want to save the environment? Eat less meats and ‘closer to the soil.’

Government has long subsidized CAFO’s as a means to increase not only animal products production, but as a means to increase the production of CORN in this country - that’s what its all about. Read any label - there is likely a corn product in there somewhere - it has completely invaded our food system, and corn simply is one of the most unhealthy foods we can eat.

Finally, Pete’s passion in writing his original post tells me that he cares deeply about the people he is attempting to serve - and I would dare to say that he would care just as much for the financially needy person who comes in to buy beans and rice and spinach as the person that comes in to by the $29.00/lb fillet…They DO generally run an upscale shop, but that does not mean that the movement or the location is only catering to the rich - its that some people are too unwilling to see past the price tag and look at the deeper good that the ‘responsible food’ movement is all about.

By: illmer

illmer — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:15:12 +0000

Indulging in sustainable products is what our forefathers did for thousands of years, not because they were bourgeois, rich, liberal customers at Marczyk, but because that’s the way things worked. It is our current “prosperity” that has distorted the real cost of food and deluded us into thinking that meat should be on the table every night of the week and vegetables should be irradiated for our safety. Back in the day people grew their own vegetables, raised their own chickens, fattened their own pig (singular: one pig for the whole year) and bought items they couldn’t provide for themselves from a close network of growers and artisans. In other words, they knew where their food came from, which is the standard that companies like Niman (and Marczyk) are trying to reintroduce to the American table. It’s not an elitist agenda, but rather one that’s dedicated to rebuilding food networks, reducing waste and pollution, strengthening local economies, and providing quality foods to the community.

If 7.99/lb pork is not affordable, starving is not the only alternative. Limit your pork consumption- use it sparingly in a soup or enjoy a Sunday pork roast like our grandparents- or just delete pork all together from your diet. Use beans and rice as a protein substitute. Both are available at .99/lb, and a pound of each makes an insane amount of food. Poor immigrant families can certainly attest to that.

By: paul marczyk

paul marczyk — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:40:38 +0000

remember:
only sustainable is sustainable

By: DJKfly

DJKfly — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:53:34 +0000

Can i just say…? - word

I love this blog post. I don’t have very much money but what I do have I spend on quality food products.

I think “servlet” is the a hater.

By: DB

DB — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:11:21 +0000

In defense of the cheese dude(who I believe meant well), I think that it is absolutely permissible to shop on a budget and purchase cheaper product if that is what you have to do. However, one should be aware of how that product was made available to you.

The problem goes well beyond 7.99 or .99 pork. Why do people eat fresh tomatoes in the middle of the winter. Why is greater than 60% of our farm able land used to raise crop for slaughter animals(crop) instead of using it for a greater grain supply or more earth friendly fuels.(loosely qouted from the Omnivores Dilemma) There is more to it than the cost of the product.

Should you pay for .99 cent pork which supports a large corporation with little monetary tickle down and borderline ethical practices or a company that uses above average ethics, animal treatment practices and employ’s more, better compensated people?

Whether you shop at the supermarket or your local gourmet food shop I believe that it’s your responsibility to know your food. I mean, we spend the large majority of our waking life, planning, preparing and eating food. Sustainability is not only a reference to the methods and practices used to derive a product, but it is a lifestyle and a state of awareness. Something that plays such a large roll in our life should always be an indulgence.

Whether you buy the $99/pork or not understand why you should buy 7.99pork. It is our social responsibility as citizens to question, criticize and understand the larger picture that faces our nation and world.

By: servlet

servlet — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:38:16 +0000

Do you hate poor people? I mean, really… some people can’t afford your style of food. Should they starve? I am thinking about the poor immigrant families I see at Wal-mart. Are they less deserving to live than your bourgeois, rich, liberal customers?

This post is full of hate, and I am very disappointed about your negative attitude regarding humanity.

I am all for local food and small businesses, but I don’t think we need to spew hatred toward those who have no other option than to go for cheap eats. It is only prosperity that allows us to indulge in “sustainable” products; please remember that.