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1. F16CrewChief
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   Okay, so I just got done watching the documentary, "Earthlings" and I know now that I should be more conscientious of at least what my family and I eat. I am going to admit I'm not turning vegetarian or anything. Although, pork may never see the inside of my belly ever again. But I would like to know more about open/free range and grass fed animals and where to purchase these types of products. I know this doesn't exactly change the fact that these animals are still subjected to the horrors of slaughterhouses, but I don't feel I can support the pallets of chicken thighs that are sold in bulk at big warehouse and grocery stores.

   If there are any local grocery stores that sell more open/free range and grass fed meats and poultry, please advise!

   Thank you!

   Posted 3 months ago #         

2. sbre
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   Great query jet-mech, thanks!

   Posted 3 months ago #         

3. KatherineL
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   PCC

   Posted 3 months ago #         

4. F16CrewChief
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   Katherine - Thank you, PCC is now on my list. I figured Trader Joes too. Being that I'm not dropping red meat entirely, is there a local butcher or something where I may find grass fed cattle?

   I suppose going organic in general is a good start as well?

   Posted 3 months ago #         

5. RarelyEver
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   Try the Swinery on California Avenue - they have fantastic meats and can tell you exactly where the animals came from and slaughter some of their own in the back of the shop.

   Good for you, F16CrewChief - welcome to the tribe of selective omnivores!

   Posted 3 months ago #         

6. Smitty
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   Awesome Seattle thread!

   Portlandia, my butt!

   Posted 3 months ago #         

7. JoB
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   F16..
   the sunday farmer's market is a good source.

   once you taste farm raised humanely slaughtered meat you aren't likely to settle for less

   Posted 3 months ago #         

8. F16CrewChief
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   Thank you all. My wife tonight could not bring herself to eat any meat after watching Earthlings. It was a tough movie to watch. I struggle with the word "slaughter", but suppose there is no other way to describe how we get our food. PCC definitely sounds like a new destination for us.

   Posted 3 months ago #         

9. KatherineL
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   F16, PCC does concentrate on local if available. The meat says where it comes from and you can get an explanation of how it's raised. As it's a member run co-op, you can have input on what kind of food they buy and where they get it.

   Posted 3 months ago #         

10. stina
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    I would suggest going with either the Swinery or the WS Farmers Market. PCC does buy local meat, but there is no guarantee that the birds are treated humanely. I've seen a few of the big local operations, including one of the organic operations, and it would surprise you at what is still allowed. Technically, it is more humane that a conventional mega producer, but it doesn't meet my standard of humane.

    Posted 3 months ago #         

11. Talaki34
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    Whole Foods Market? There is a store on Westlake. About 10 miles.

    Posted 3 months ago #         

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