Are you sourcing all your meat and animal goods directly from your own farm or through trusted relationships with local producers?
Do you also rely on ethical, sustainable hunting or fishing practices rather than buying mass-produced, heavily packaged meat from conventional retailers?
I’m genuinely interested in learning how you transition to these ethical options while ensuring that all your animal products are acquired in a responsible manner.
Hey folks, I’m really intrigued by this topic and love how everyone dives into the details. Personally, I haven’t managed my own farm, but I’ve been creating relationships with local butchers and small-scale farmers whose practices I can vouch for. I always try to ask them about how they manage their animal care and whether they follow any sustainable practices in raising or harvesting. It’s sometimes a bit of detective work to ensure everything is truly ethical – including looking at how animals are treated and checking on the farm’s environmental impact. Has anyone found any strategies or certifications that work really well in guaranteeing sustainable practices? I’d love to hear how others navigate verifying the true ethical nature of their animal sources, especially when direct transparency isn’t always available. What challenges have you encountered, and how do you overcome them?