The BROKEN SYSTEM requests your support and participation. In fact it demands it - for its own survival's sake!!
Like lambs to the slaughter, you have been groomed and brainwashed so effectively by decades of propaganda - that you have in fact become willing participants en mass, feeding the big machine, that is in turn sucking the life-blood from the very same planet that sustains and supports us as increasingly weak individuals :(
After centuries of degenerative agriculture, and industrialized pollution, and more recently decades of a massive human population explosion, our impact as CONSUMERS has taken it's toll on our one and only shot at existence - PLANET EARTH.
On a daily basis - you are being convinced you are too broke to make any changes in your life, convinced that 'surviving' is the end goal, and a major victory...for you. All the while - handing over what precious little you have, to nourish the machine that is sucking all the life-giving nutrients and resources from our planet. Yes the machine (BIG BUSINESS & BIG GOVERNMENT) is today hard-wired for massive profits, and will bulldoze anything and anyone who dares stand in the way of the status quo.
So it's all over red rover, you might ask?? It's too late and there's nothing we can do, you might quip?? Depends who you talk to - NO, not if you ask me!!
Knowledge and most importantly, its application is where the TRUE POWER lies. Learning, absorbing, understanding the consequences of our actions as individuals is the path to positive change. As there are revolutions happening across multiple fronts on a global scale, the masses will soon overthrow the DICTATORSHIP, in a 'old-school' mutiny.
But we live in an increasingly 'free-world', you observe. This talk of a dictatorship is a nonsense and nothing more than a conspiracy!!
Really? As you are tricked into SAVING money at every opportunity, you have unknowingly withdrawn your financial support of small business, and the growers of your food. Mainstream Media spews this rhetoric at us all on a never-ending loop, with an unapologetic level of insincerity. Why? Because they are controlled by the Corporate Giants who generate $BILLION profits at your expense. BIG GOVERNMENT are also held at ransom to the same GIANTS. Governments the world over are also hard-wired for profit for a different reason. It's out of FEAR as they slip deeper into debt - with some countries now $TRILLIONS in the red :(
The business model you've grown up to believe in has become an illusion. What we are today left with are the remnants of a vision called Capitalism. We no longer live in Democratic societies, applying the intended morals and ethics of the Capitalist movement. The Titanic is going down, and she's taking us all with her!!
Think about it - what is the Queen Bee...without her workers?? Would she have reason to exist? Would she even be able to exist?? What are the $BILLION Corporations, and the obscenely wealthy...without us? Would they be capable of existence without the support from BILLIONS of us 'little people'??
Repression of us as individuals has been for far too long the life-support system for obscene wealth in the 'free-world'. BIG BUSINESS knows it all too well. You know what the irony is? They have successfully convinced us that they are the 'life-support' system for us, the weak, disillusioned, poverty stricken, broken 'little people'. Hmmm...that's a scary reality for them, as there is an awakening around the world, and yes little individuals are becoming enlightened to this truth by the MILLIONS.
BIG BUSINESS be afraid! CORPORATE GIANTS be very afraid!! You will not survive without the ongoing subservient support of us minions. The tail has been wagging the dog for far too long. As the millions become BILLIONS of 'wide-awake' individuals, all businesses will be held to account for their operating practices - financial support will be handed out $1 at a time. Companies and businesses large and small will be appropriately rewarded on merit by us, 'the people', due to their application of morals and ethics.
It has already started, and the movement is rapidly gaining momentum. Only when we consistently and persistently withdraw our financial support, and realign it where appropriate will things change. Then, we will see a slow and painful death inflicted upon the very same organisations who have for decades been inflicting a slow and painful death on our home, our planet.
When WE change...EVERYTHING CHANGES!!
NEW WORLD ORDER will be restored as 'Earthlings' take back control of their 'Mothership' :)
Join me on my 4Real Pilgrimage in the coming year, as I travel the world - and discover how other Countries are growing their food, and supporting their farmers!
www.gofundme.com/4realpilgrimage
Cheers,
Farmer Gregie :)
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
The Accidental Activist
Born to dairy farming parents (and grandparents on both sides!), I grew up a country boy. Despite all the simple pleasures of life on a dairy farm - I never used to mind the long hours...the 7 days a week. It always felt like I was accomplishing something for the greater good. Yes my family was putting milk on your weetbix and in you coffee. My family was starting your day - and fueling an entire nation. And in a broad sense, I really do believe that our efforts didn't go unnoticed by the wider community. We, the humble dairy farmer was respected and appreciated by the masses - because most people knew and understood the sacrifices and commitments we made on farm, on a daily basis.
Well that was then...and this is now! Back THEN (in my formative years of the 70s and 80s) the big majority of people (even those who lived in the big towns and cities) had a close friend or relative who they would visit regularly, on a dairy farm. Back then - there were 4 times as many dairy farms, in an Australia that had half the population we do today. For those who love statistics - that represents an 800% decrease in dairy farms per Aussie citizen!!
To the here and now? I think it's fair to say that most Aussie dairy farmers are no longer feeling the love that once existed. In fact many are feeling the literal HEAT (through climate and financial decimation) and HATE (from very vocal and badly mislead animal rights minorities). It is because of these injustices that I have felt compelled to become more than just a dairy farmer (which in its own right is still a very honourable and highly valued profession), and somehow started walking the path of an Accidental Activist.
In my case that has meant facing some huge challenges on a regular basis - because I am highly unskilled and untrained in this arena. It can feel like a pretty lonely path to walk, and much of my time can feel more like I'm failing...rather than succeeding. But despite the perceived failures, I pick myself up, and dust myself off, and keep chipping away - I feel as though I have too!!
NOW - the world is a different place. If any of us see things in society that we don't like, then it should be up to us to make the change. Forget about your Government, or Corporate Giants doing what is moral and right - they are just not wired that way. People Power exists - when millions of individuals change their behaviour, through actions (remember...talk is cheap), only then with things change for the better. Of course on the flip side - People Power works just as effectively through our inaction, it doesn't discriminate. If we as a collective of millions don't make any changes, then nothing will change. I'm sure many of you are familiar with Einstein's definition of INSANITY.
Hmmm...welcome to NOW. The historic point in time where humans have been happy to blame anyone and everyone for their woes, because that is easier than breaking our habits and changing our behaviours. Governments and Big Business around the world know this - their success and survival depends of us, the little people, playing their game - with their rules. We don't have to...we choose to!
I guess I am trying to become a 'thought leader' of sorts. My strong desire is to stimulate open conversation, and encourage others to analyse what is happening, and why. Our farmers are dying within their respective industries. And the survivors are becoming increasingly at risk of facing massive disruptions through mental health - as we know the risk of depression, anxiety and suicide are close to 3 times the national average among farmers. Not a great incentive to remain farming.
Maybe I'm a screw loose. What am I thinking with my next bold adventure? Well to be honest, I've been in the trenches fighting the good fight to the best of my limited ability for many years now, and just not having much impact. Change within Australian agriculture is not happening. Consumer spending habits are not changing (no where near quick enough anyway). If something doesn't give soon - you will be relying on other countries to feed you. We cannot expect Aussie farmers to stay alive in business when the flow of money (from the consumer) doesn't cover the cost of producing your food...doesn't enable farmers to pay their bills every month.
So I think it's fair to say, "I can't see the forest for the trees!" I've been up too close and personal with this battle. I think I'm suffocating in my inability to effect change. My idea to travel the world and document my findings, from 52 countries in 52 weeks - is to help Aussie farmers find a way to survive. But most importantly, I want to share the journey with you - the 'townie', the 'city slicker' (terms I use with love and respect!). I want to help you...help us!! I want to reconnect CITY with COUNTRY on a massive scale - so you can see, understand and appreciate what goes into producing your food on a daily basis...just like maybe your parents and grandparents used to see first hand.
I get that the overwhelming majority of you have no desire to ever visit a farm. I'm cool with that. But you still eat food...right? We cannot afford to ever lose touch with our farmers, and where our food comes from. REAL FOOD is our medicine. REAL FOOD will continue to give us life - here on Earth.
Please support this campaign - for without your help, I am nothing, my voice will disappear. As long as I have a receptive audience...I want to share my insights, and my life lessons :)
www.gofundme.com/4realpilgrimage
Well that was then...and this is now! Back THEN (in my formative years of the 70s and 80s) the big majority of people (even those who lived in the big towns and cities) had a close friend or relative who they would visit regularly, on a dairy farm. Back then - there were 4 times as many dairy farms, in an Australia that had half the population we do today. For those who love statistics - that represents an 800% decrease in dairy farms per Aussie citizen!!
To the here and now? I think it's fair to say that most Aussie dairy farmers are no longer feeling the love that once existed. In fact many are feeling the literal HEAT (through climate and financial decimation) and HATE (from very vocal and badly mislead animal rights minorities). It is because of these injustices that I have felt compelled to become more than just a dairy farmer (which in its own right is still a very honourable and highly valued profession), and somehow started walking the path of an Accidental Activist.
In my case that has meant facing some huge challenges on a regular basis - because I am highly unskilled and untrained in this arena. It can feel like a pretty lonely path to walk, and much of my time can feel more like I'm failing...rather than succeeding. But despite the perceived failures, I pick myself up, and dust myself off, and keep chipping away - I feel as though I have too!!
NOW - the world is a different place. If any of us see things in society that we don't like, then it should be up to us to make the change. Forget about your Government, or Corporate Giants doing what is moral and right - they are just not wired that way. People Power exists - when millions of individuals change their behaviour, through actions (remember...talk is cheap), only then with things change for the better. Of course on the flip side - People Power works just as effectively through our inaction, it doesn't discriminate. If we as a collective of millions don't make any changes, then nothing will change. I'm sure many of you are familiar with Einstein's definition of INSANITY.
Hmmm...welcome to NOW. The historic point in time where humans have been happy to blame anyone and everyone for their woes, because that is easier than breaking our habits and changing our behaviours. Governments and Big Business around the world know this - their success and survival depends of us, the little people, playing their game - with their rules. We don't have to...we choose to!
I guess I am trying to become a 'thought leader' of sorts. My strong desire is to stimulate open conversation, and encourage others to analyse what is happening, and why. Our farmers are dying within their respective industries. And the survivors are becoming increasingly at risk of facing massive disruptions through mental health - as we know the risk of depression, anxiety and suicide are close to 3 times the national average among farmers. Not a great incentive to remain farming.
Maybe I'm a screw loose. What am I thinking with my next bold adventure? Well to be honest, I've been in the trenches fighting the good fight to the best of my limited ability for many years now, and just not having much impact. Change within Australian agriculture is not happening. Consumer spending habits are not changing (no where near quick enough anyway). If something doesn't give soon - you will be relying on other countries to feed you. We cannot expect Aussie farmers to stay alive in business when the flow of money (from the consumer) doesn't cover the cost of producing your food...doesn't enable farmers to pay their bills every month.
So I think it's fair to say, "I can't see the forest for the trees!" I've been up too close and personal with this battle. I think I'm suffocating in my inability to effect change. My idea to travel the world and document my findings, from 52 countries in 52 weeks - is to help Aussie farmers find a way to survive. But most importantly, I want to share the journey with you - the 'townie', the 'city slicker' (terms I use with love and respect!). I want to help you...help us!! I want to reconnect CITY with COUNTRY on a massive scale - so you can see, understand and appreciate what goes into producing your food on a daily basis...just like maybe your parents and grandparents used to see first hand.
I get that the overwhelming majority of you have no desire to ever visit a farm. I'm cool with that. But you still eat food...right? We cannot afford to ever lose touch with our farmers, and where our food comes from. REAL FOOD is our medicine. REAL FOOD will continue to give us life - here on Earth.
Please support this campaign - for without your help, I am nothing, my voice will disappear. As long as I have a receptive audience...I want to share my insights, and my life lessons :)
www.gofundme.com/4realpilgrimage
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Dairy Industry to Disappear in 10 Years!!
I do like to share my thoughts and opinions with a level of enthusiasm that disturbs some people 
In truth however, I am quite an analytical being - and my 'opinions' are based on a lot of research, backed by real statistics and good science 
Never before in documented human history has it been easier to access information - on anything...and everything!! It is readily available online, and totally FREE
How awesome - right???
Well, awesome depending whether you're okay with being misled, or genuine in your search of truth...hmmm?? At the end of the day it is up to you, do you own due diligence and be comfortable in your findings. My concern remains with teenagers in their formative years, as their endless hunger for knowledge is at its core healthy - it may lead them to a state of confusion...for years
Perfect example, on my Facebook page the other day - when a well meaning lady was going to educate me, sharing an article that categorically stated "EXPERTS PREDICT DAIRY INDUSTRY COULD DISAPPEAR IN 10 YEARS". Well of course my immediate reaction was - YES!! that makes perfect sense NOT 
Now some of you may have heard of an old saying, "And pigs will fly". Maybe if I was to google that, some EXPERT will have already written an article on why it is likely that one day pigs will fly So I chose not to open the link that was so kindly offered to me (just as I have not yet googled if Pigs Can Fly!!) Rather I googled a couple of other things relating to the DAIRY INDUSTRY 
So what did I uncover???
Most importantly - I got information from a body called FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANISATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS - who base their information from REAL statistics. In their opening paragraph they stated,
"Milk is one of most produced and valuable agricultural commodities worldwide. In 2013, with a total production of 770 billion litres valued at USD 328 billion, milk ranked third by production tonnage and was the top agricultural commodity in value terms the world over. Milk contributes 27% to the global value added of livestock and 10% to that of agriculture."
What does that mean?? DAIRY is massive globally.
So what you say - 2013 figures...old information!!
Okay - maybe we'll cross-reference and look at the INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FEDERATION's World Outlook. Interesting.
In every 5 year increment since 2000 - global per capita consumption has increased, and the gap between 'supply' and 'demand' is widening.
In each of the last 5 years individually - per capita consumption has increased.
Dairy had grown to 818 billion litres in 2015 - with forecasts of a 12.5% increase by 2025. Hmmm - so it then has to go from approx 920 billion litres to ZERO in the following 3 years???
Phew...maybe I'll sleep okay tonight after all
Now on the other issue - PIGS might one day fly...if only us humans would stop fattening them for pork and bacon, they'd be so much lighter
Yep - right about the same time as the DAIRY INDUSTRY disappears...PIGS MIGHT FLY
Cheers,
Farmer Gregie
In truth however, I am quite an analytical being - and my 'opinions' are based on a lot of research, backed by real statistics and good science Never before in documented human history has it been easier to access information - on anything...and everything!! It is readily available online, and totally FREE
How awesome - right???Well, awesome depending whether you're okay with being misled, or genuine in your search of truth...hmmm?? At the end of the day it is up to you, do you own due diligence and be comfortable in your findings. My concern remains with teenagers in their formative years, as their endless hunger for knowledge is at its core healthy - it may lead them to a state of confusion...for years
Perfect example, on my Facebook page the other day - when a well meaning lady was going to educate me, sharing an article that categorically stated "EXPERTS PREDICT DAIRY INDUSTRY COULD DISAPPEAR IN 10 YEARS". Well of course my immediate reaction was - YES!! that makes perfect sense
NOT Now some of you may have heard of an old saying, "And pigs will fly". Maybe if I was to google that, some EXPERT will have already written an article on why it is likely that one day pigs will fly
So I chose not to open the link that was so kindly offered to me (just as I have not yet googled if Pigs Can Fly!!) Rather I googled a couple of other things relating to the DAIRY INDUSTRY So what did I uncover???
Most importantly - I got information from a body called FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANISATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS - who base their information from REAL statistics. In their opening paragraph they stated,
"Milk is one of most produced and valuable agricultural commodities worldwide. In 2013, with a total production of 770 billion litres valued at USD 328 billion, milk ranked third by production tonnage and was the top agricultural commodity in value terms the world over. Milk contributes 27% to the global value added of livestock and 10% to that of agriculture."
What does that mean?? DAIRY is massive globally.
So what you say - 2013 figures...old information!!
Okay - maybe we'll cross-reference and look at the INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FEDERATION's World Outlook. Interesting.
In every 5 year increment since 2000 - global per capita consumption has increased, and the gap between 'supply' and 'demand' is widening.
In each of the last 5 years individually - per capita consumption has increased.
Dairy had grown to 818 billion litres in 2015 - with forecasts of a 12.5% increase by 2025. Hmmm - so it then has to go from approx 920 billion litres to ZERO in the following 3 years???
Phew...maybe I'll sleep okay tonight after all
Now on the other issue - PIGS might one day fly...if only us humans would stop fattening them for pork and bacon, they'd be so much lighter
Yep - right about the same time as the DAIRY INDUSTRY disappears...PIGS MIGHT FLY
Cheers,
Farmer Gregie
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