Musings from the Merse
Thursday, December 21, 2006
HAVE A CONSCIENCE FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER
is the headline in the Electronic Berwickshire with the accompanying image of the conscience free farmers concerned
'Berwickshire farmers have joined forces to provide families with a conscience free Christmas dinner of home-grown geese and dry-cured gammon this year.
East Berwickshire farmers, The Caley Walton Partnership of Peelham Farm, Foulden and the Logans of Alemill Farm, Ayton both follow similar principles of livestock rearing for their Tamworth pigs and Embden geese - free-range on grass and fed only on home-grown feed, guaranteeing 100% traceability. This ethical food production method is gaining popularity with the public and both companies sell direct to the customer. Both agree that dealing directly with the customer is demanding but very rewarding and they have decided to join forces, joining an increasing band of farmers who recognise the benefits of collaboration to capitalise on changing markets for the industry.'
So wash down your geese and gammon with Cafe Direct or Organic wine. organic chocs, local cheese which you brought home on the back of your thoroughly green bike. Christmas Pud made from locally grown ingredients (Sultanas from the greenhouse)doused with home distilled brandy and lit up by candles you rolled yourself. No global warming, no air miles, no reasons for shopping at Morrisons.
Free Conscience, no. Clear Conscience, perhaps. Impracticable, certainly.
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