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| Author: Joel Salatin
Publisher: Polyface
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 11690
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 0963810952
Dewey Decimal Number: 631.584097559
EAN: 9780963810953
ASIN: 0963810952
Publication Date: September 17, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great book, both enlightening and entertaining. May 7, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
First I must say that I am biased, being a fan of Joe Salatin and an advocate of sustainable and bio-dynamic farming.
This was the third book that I have read from him and found it to be the most entertaining thus far. It is not however pure entertainment, there is plenty of useful information presented. Unlike his other books that are packed with content and process laid out step by step, this one presents a topic along with a story and his commentary that follows which gives you something to think about.
I found myself laughing out load at some points, and then getting really frustrated at others (at the prevalent incompetency that exists in our food system and regulations). It was an eye opener and I must say that it made me research some of the topics he brought up.
I gave it 5 stars because I felt it was well written, funny, the content was good and informative; and bottom line - I really enjoyed it.
 Worth reading March 7, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book illustrates countless items that most people don't know or think about but should. I am HACCP certified and worked in a processing facility for over a decade so I know a lot of what he says is true e.g. inspectors mainly worry about paperwork, not the product; that many day workers/temps work in processing facilities. Other things I'll have to take his word for.
Lots of people make fun of the airport screening process. If they only knew what a farce the federal food safety program is they'd want their tax dollars back. The author does go off on a tangent or rant at times, still the book is worth reading.
Every Consumer Needs To Read This February 26, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is very well written and has Joel's humor shining through out it. Every person who cares about their food, and how it is handled and how healthy it is needs to read this book. We need to take back the control over our food. It is no longer about food safety, but often about a little Hitler type person who let their position give them a warped sense of power. These are real live situations that happened.
A frightening but honest view of our government January 21, 2008
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
Joel Salatin provides an honest, albiet frightening, view of what it is like trying to run a small business in America in 2007. As the owner of a small business for 27 years, as well as a sustainable ag farmer for the past 3 years, I can attest to everything Joel discusses in his book. Other reviews criticize his political leanings, his simplistic libertarianism, his religious beliefs, and his so called "rants", but none of these critics challenges the truth of what he reveals. Those in the front always take the first arrows. This book should scare the hell out of anyone who believes that government is the answer to all of our ills. For those of us who want clean food, those of us who want to produce a wholesome product for us, our families, and our neighbors, and most of all, those of us who just want a choice in our lives, this book is a testament to the need for a revolution against the food industry as well as our big bully government. I borrowed this book from my son, but am so appreciative of the information within, that I will send Joel a check today for the cost of the book.
Very good and worthy book January 18, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This wake-up call book is a must-read for anyone interested in their food supply, modern agriculture, small agricultural business, and might be helpful to other aspiring entrepreneurs as well. Mr. Salatin speaks of his frustrations, and provides suggestions for solutions to the very real problems. As a land-owner who's family has been involved in the ranching business since the 1870s, I know that many of the things he says are true, and yes, I've seen the other side.
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