April 17, 2012
Health Impact (click here) News Editor Comments: In this shocking story, family farmer and United States Air Force veteran Mark Baker talks about how the Michigan DNR wants to destroy his family’s herd of free-range pigs due to a new classification that makes them illegal in Michigan. The Bakers’ raise Mangalitsa Hogs. Here is a description of this specialty breed from their website....
If Michigan wants to become enlightened about 'native' hogs then the laws also provide for 'grandfathering' of those farmers that already exist in practice of other breeds. There was no reason for any attack on a military veteran providing for his family. The legislation was very poorly done.
Mr. Baker specializes in hogs that yield a higher quality pork and the restaurant chiefs locally love it. For whatever reason, the Snyder administration saw fit to attempt to shut down his farm operation. Does anyone realize how difficult it is to find a method to a profitable farm? The veteran achieved it and the Snyder administration wanted to destroy it without any notice or assistance to help him transition. Just put him out of business.
Bring on one of those big hog producers from China and build a big feedlot instead. And with ten employees Snyder can provide a free visa to the USA.
