Out to Pasture: The Future of Farming?
Almost all of the animals we eat in this country are raised in so-called confinement operations, indoor facilities that house thousands of chickens, cows or hogs. There are rising concerns about the impact of industrial farming on our health, the environment, local communities, and the welfare of the animals. “Out to Pasture: The Future of Farming?” profiles two chicken farms on the Eastern Shore of Maryland; dairy farms in Maryland and Pennsylvania; and three pastured hog farms in eastern North Carolina. While the film discusses problems in industrial food animal operations, its main focus is on farmers who have sought alternatives.