Renowned ecological farmer and author Joel Salatin discussed the government’s role in farm politics and the recent movement toward healthier foods during the closing lecture of UCA Honors College Challenge Week.
Several hundred people attended the lecture at the Wally Hall Ballroom at the Arkansas Statehouse Convention Center on Nov. 12. The event was co-sponsored by Heifer International.
Salatin is the author of several books including Holy Cows and Hog Heaven, Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal, and Family Friendly Farming. He and his family operate Polyface, Inc., a pasture-based organic farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
Salatin, who described himself as an environmentalist, capitalist, lunatic farmer, said current regulations favor the industrial food systems and discourages community-based food systems.
“This food safety stuff isn
