Entry #7: Fresh

Entry #7: Fresh

After watching the film: "Fresh"; I wasn't surprised at some of the things farmers do to make produce. At first! The introduction to agriculture is something I'm aware of; living in a small town with fields of :grapes, almonds, oranges, cows, and garlic. It wasn't until witnessing the cruelty of the poor chicks being tossed like heaps of dirt, that I got to thinking. This film won't make me stop eating chicken nuggets, but if the farmers can treat their livestock in an awful manner; why would they care for us? This film was clearly meant to reach those who take interest in the wellness of their own health and animals. Why is there research done for anti-animal cruelty facial creams, makeup, and lotions; but none done on our food. As ironic as it sounds, I don't want to know my food suffered. 

This film showcases the realties of the animal care, pesticides, options, and the wellness of consumers. Even though America has the FDA and food safety regulators; what is getting passed that the actual consumers wouldn't be ok with? This documentary really opens your eyes to the idea of what makes our food, well food. The unkept cramped pig pins,  fields filled with smoke pesticide, and local markets that provide alternative "fresh" food. In my opinion, people should know the conditions of food that will be eaten, not only meat eaters; but vegetarians as well. If a cloud of smoke can kill thousands of worms in a matter of days, what is it doing to those who consume it? I'm sure research on pesticide correlation with cancer has been done; but, is it being addressed?

I'm personally the type pf person who is "out of sight, out of mind". I don't want to think about what I eat or what it does to my health as long as it's deep fried. I won't watch films that dive in on what is actually eating the consumer, and to be honest I felt forced to face my fears on the realities of what's in my fridge. This film is slow paced and takes time to understand the message it is trying to give the audience; which is, is it fresh? 

Thankfully some market places provide produce that is free from possible future harm. Local produce is better, but can it provide for a wide range of people? The idea is good, but can America cut back? Can food chains profit from making everything "fresh?" Is it safe to assume that those who can't afford fresher foods; are provided with junk? Mankind was doing fine without GMO, instead of making processed foods, we can make produce at home. It's an idea that has got me thinking, because I don't want myself to be plagued with diseases years to come. This film was; in conclusion, a thought provoker and makes me want to grow my own tomato farm, stay tuned fore more in the future.