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Amos Miller, an Amish farmer in Pennsylvania, had his farm shut down by the federal government. He runs a private members-only food club where around 4,000 customers buy his meat, eggs, and dairy products. However, regulations prevent him from serving the general public. A federal judge ordered Miller to stop all meat sales, and US Marshals searched his property to ensure compliance. Miller believes he is being persecuted for practicing his religious beliefs and growing food according to his faith.

Bill Gates and Chinese investors are buying up American farmland, raising prices and hurting small farmers. John Boyd Jr. urges people to grow their own food and support local farmers. He emphasizes the importance of natural, healthy food over synthetic alternatives. Government oversight is lacking, and action is needed to protect small-scale agriculture. Boyd encourages investing in rural America and supporting small family farms for a secure food supply.

In this video, the speaker discusses the case of an Amish farmer, Samuel Fisher, who was targeted by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for selling meat that was not processed by a USDA inspected facility. Fisher processed his farm-raised meat on-site and sold it directly to his customers. The state placed administrative detention tags on all of Fisher's freezers, preventing him from accessing or selling the meat. Fisher and his family defied the order and continued to feed themselves and sell the meat. As a result, the state seized all of Fisher's meat and disposed of it. The speaker questions the authority of the US Department of Agriculture and explores the history behind its formation.

We worked hard to process and package our meat, but the next day, authorities raided our property with a search warrant. They went through everything and took our meat, leaving us unable to sell, feed our family, or even give it away. It all went to the dump. Despite this setback, we must keep going because people rely on this food as their medicine. I want everyone to have access to real food.

I stand with Amos Miller against harassment. Federal agents spied on me, questioning if I sell illegal substances. I sell fresh, chemical-free fish, unlike most seafood in the US. Support local fishermen and farmers. In a food shortage, foreign suppliers won't help us. Keep us in business for your future well-being. Thank you for your support.

Max Kane gives a tour of Amos Miller's cooler in Pennsylvania, showcasing nutrient-dense food detained by the government. The raw milk, butter, cheese, kefir, and other products are deemed unsafe. The detentions have been ongoing for a month, affecting a variety of items like salsa, granola, and fermented vegetables. The situation reflects traditional food-making practices before industrialization. A court rally is scheduled for February 29th to address the issue.

Farmers in the agriculture industry are being offered 1.5 times the value of their crops to destroy them. The federal government is also withholding subsidies for farming if crops are not destroyed. This creates a system where farmers cannot afford to provide food without government support. The government is trying to create a food shortage by paying farmers to destroy their crops. Farmers have received destruction notices and are given the option to manually destroy their crops for extra money. The government is providing instructions on how to properly dispose of the crops. This situation is concerning as it affects both food and energy control, limiting freedom.

Bill Gates and Chinese investors are buying up American farmland, hurting small farmers. John Boyd Jr. urges people to grow their own food and support local farmers. He warns against fake meat and genetically modified seeds. Government inaction is a concern. Boyd emphasizes the importance of investing in rural America and supporting small-scale farmers for healthier and safer food options.

I'm in Sherwood, Connecticut, discussing why entities like Gates and China are buying up American farmland. My experience with factory farms highlights this issue. For 20 years, I sued large producers like Smithfield Foods, which built a massive slaughterhouse in North Carolina. Partnering with a state senator, they passed laws making it illegal to sue factory farms. This led to the demise of 28,000 independent hog farmers, replaced by a few large factories controlled by Smithfield. They dictate farming practices, leaving farmers with no control. As a result, Smithfield now controls 80% of hog production in North Carolina and sold itself to China, threatening the vision of American democracy rooted in independent family farms. This industrial agriculture not only compromises food quality but also undermines our landscapes and democracy.

Robert Barnes provides an update on the court hearing, highlighting the lack of evidence against Amos Miller's products causing harm. The state's strict injunction prohibits Amos from selling raw dairy products. Barnes questions the state's motives and suggests legislative intervention. He criticizes the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for targeting a harmless farmer while ignoring real food safety issues. Barnes emphasizes the benefits of Amos Miller's products and urges for a change in the PDA's approach to food regulation.

Samuel Fisher, an Amish farmer and owner of Golden Valley Farms, shares his story of how the government of Virginia raided his farm, seized his products, and shut down his meat sales. Despite having a customer base that preferred meat processed on the farm rather than USDA inspected, the state insisted that he couldn't sell it. The nearest facility for processing was two hours away, making it costly and difficult to meet customer demand. When the pandemic hit and stores were running out of food, Samuel decided to process the meat himself. The state intervened, obtained a search warrant, and confiscated all the meat, even preventing Samuel from feeding his own family. Samuel believes the state crossed a line by denying him the ability to feed his family, prompting him to continue selling the meat.

James, Victoria, and Sharon were arrested by the police. The FDA is conducting an investigation and has taken mangoes, crystal meth, and organic food. The police are loading raw, organic, grass-fed meat into a truck, but it is unclear where they are taking it. The food has been left out in the sun for hours, causing heat damage and contamination. The speakers express distrust in lab tests and question the legality of disconnecting the surveillance system. Coconut oil is mentioned as contraband. The speakers are frustrated with the government's actions and feel that their tax dollars are being wasted.

The state of Oregon has been shutting down small farms and market gardens, sending cease and desist letters to farmers in the name of water conservation. They have redefined CAFOs (confined animal feeding operations) to include any facility with a gravel or concrete floor, affecting not just dairy farmers but also chicken and goat farmers. Additionally, Oregon considers all water in the ground as a resource of the public, requiring permits for commercial use. This has resulted in market gardeners receiving cease and desist orders for watering their crops. The state's actions have been seen as an overreach, impacting small farmers and limiting access to fresh food. There are concerns that other states may follow suit.

I'm here to address why figures like Gates and China are acquiring farmland. I spent 20 years involved with factory farms and saw firsthand how Smithfield Foods transformed North Carolina's pork industry. Smithfield built a massive slaughterhouse and partnered with a state senator who made it nearly impossible to sue factory farms. They then introduced warehouse-style pig farming, driving pork prices down and forcing 28,000 independent hog farmers out of business, replacing them with 2,200 factories. Farmers who remained became controlled by Smithfield, losing autonomy over their land and practices. This model spread to Iowa, and eventually, Smithfield sold itself to China, giving them control over a large portion of American hog production. This shift undermines the vision of a democracy rooted in independent family farms and poses a significant threat to our democracy by consolidating control of our landscapes.

I'm at Sherwood Island in Connecticut, discussing the issue of farmland ownership by Gates and China. My experience in factory farming, particularly with Smithfield Foods in North Carolina, illustrates this problem. Smithfield built a massive slaughterhouse and partnered with Wendell Murphy, who passed laws making it illegal to sue factory farms. This led to the closure of 28,000 independent hog farmers, replaced by 2,100 factory farms controlled by Smithfield. Farmers who contracted with Smithfield lost control over their operations, becoming dependent on the company. As a result, Smithfield now controls 80% of hog production in North Carolina and expanded this model nationwide before selling to China. This shift undermines the vision of independent family farms and poses a significant threat to American democracy and our agricultural landscape.

I'm here to discuss why companies like Gates and China are buying up farmland. I spent years suing factory farms, including Smithfield Foods, the largest pork producer. Smithfield came to North Carolina and, with a partner, created large-scale hog warehouses, dropping pork prices from 60¢ to 2¢ a pound. This put 28,000 independent hog farmers out of business, replaced by 2,200 factories controlled by or contracted to Smithfield. Farmers became like serfs on their own land, losing control over their practices. Smithfield dictated everything. Because of the price drop in North Carolina, Iowa had to adopt the same system. Eventually Smithfield controlled 80% of US hog production and then sold itself to China. Now China owns a large part of our hog production, threatening Thomas Jefferson's vision of a democracy rooted in independent family farms. This industrial agriculture gives us substandard food and threatens American democracy.

Katie and Carrie discuss the mass culling of 400 ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms in British Columbia, which is set to occur by February 1st due to alleged avian flu. Katie, the owner's daughter, explains the farm's history and their shift from meat production to focusing on the ostriches' natural immunity. Carrie, the litigation manager, highlights the lack of accountability in the government's actions and the questionable testing methods used to declare the birds infected. They express outrage over the expectation that the family must euthanize their healthy animals and the absurdity of the situation, emphasizing the need for public awareness and legal action to protect the ostriches and challenge government overreach. They encourage support through their website, saveourostriches.com, to help fund their legal battle.

Samuel Fisher, an Amish farmer and owner of Golden Valley Farms, shares his story of how the government of Virginia raided his farm, seized his products, and shut down his meat sales. Despite having a customer base of around 500 people, Samuel is unable to sell or even give away his meat. The state insists that he must send his animals to a USDA facility for inspection, which is costly and inconvenient. Due to the pandemic and increased demand for meat, Samuel decided to process the meat himself. However, the state intervened and confiscated all his meat, leaving him unable to feed his family. Samuel feels that the government has crossed a line by preventing him from providing for his own family.

Amos Miller's court hearing revealed no evidence of harm from his products. The state demands strict regulations, preventing Amos from selling raw dairy products. The judge may issue a ruling soon. The state has not pursued criminal charges, lacking evidence of danger in Amos's products. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's actions raise concerns about their priorities and treatment of small farmers. The court may consider constitutional issues, but legislative intervention may be necessary to address the situation. Amos Miller's case highlights broader issues with food regulation and the treatment of small farmers.

I started a restaurant with just $30 and food stamps, sourcing everything locally in North Carolina. Many believe in the quality of organic, grass-fed beef, but much of it is misleading. I learned from the owner of a prominent company that they buy cattle from poor conditions in New Mexico, then feed them grass for just six weeks to label them as organic. It took me three years to find a legitimate local farm for my restaurant's beef. I finally discovered Apple Brandy Farms, a family-owned operation in North Carolina with the best, most flavorful beef I've ever had. If you're in the area, I highly recommend them.

"We give a food emancipation proclamation so that farmers can sell to their neighbors without asking the government's permission. That's the answer to urban food deserts. It's the answer to everything. It doesn't take a dime of taxpayer money. It doesn't take a government agency. It only unleashes liberty and freedom in the food system. You shouldn't have to ask the government's permission to sell a bowl of tomato soup to your neighbor. Stop the oligarchy. Well, the way you stop it is not with a bigger bully government program. What we need is to unleash the American entrepreneurial spirit on our neighborhoods and let us interact in food transactions without asking the nanny state permission."

"In this episode, I sit down with farmer Joel Salatin. He and his family owned Polyphase Farms, and he's the author of 17 books including Everything I Want to Do is Illegal, War Stories from the Local Food Front." "You notice there's no flies, there's no smell. These are unvaccinated, unmedicated, no pharmaceuticals, none of that." "You can't have a porta potty, so now you're at $50,000 to put in a certified septic system in order to have a kitchen that passes compliance." "Salatin believes that what America desperately needs is a food emancipation proclamation." "Which basically says, you and I can engage in a food transaction without the government's permission." "In my lifetime, I have watched this erosion of farmer access to retail dollars." "The question is, is it all gonna go to Vanguard, BlackRock, Bill Gates, the Chinese?"

Story: they say 'organic food was just food,' 'grass fed beef was just beef,' and 'raw milk was just milk.' Farmers seeking real healthy food were 'forced to use government issued pesticides and chemicals.' They describe schemes where farmers were 'paid to not grow food,' told to plant wildflowers and scatter bird seed, raising prices as fertilizer costs rose. '£500,000,000' was taken away from farmers and handed to farmers abroad. They blame a 'climate crisis' and say 'cow's farts' are the problem. They claim 'world's largest landowners' push for us to eat bugs and lab grown foods, 'to wipe out the farming industry piece by piece.' 'No farmers means no real food.' Support local farmers: buy from farm shops, grass-fed meats, unhomogenized milk, and real free range eggs.

State troopers and officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture are executing a search warrant at Amos Miller's farm store in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The troopers have been inside for hours, not allowing media access. Amos Miller is a local farmer who provides organic products to his private buying club. Despite being a customer for 20 years and never getting sick from Miller's products, the authorities are confiscating items from his store. The speaker criticizes the actions of the troopers and argues that their compliance with unjust orders perpetuates tyranny in America. The speaker believes that Miller's case exemplifies government overreach and an absence of justice. It appears that the authorities may be preparing to leave.

I'm angry because the health department won't let me sell my homemade pickles and green beans. I believe in the American dream of growing and selling our own food without government interference. We are clean, have insurance, and offer chemical-free products. To whoever reported us, I say buy your chemically-treated food elsewhere. You don't deserve the freedoms we celebrate on the 4th of July. Government regulations are unnecessary.