PRESENTATIONS

Prof. Dr. Anthonie (Ton) Baars:  Differentiation of Biodynamic and Conventional Farm Milk Quality and the Impact on Questions of Human Health 
Results of experimental work done in Germany will be presented. At first, the question about farm milk differentiation will be tackled: with which methods can we differentiate milk qualities from different origins (biodynamic-conventional, and intensive versus extensive holdings)?  Secondly trials have been done to answer the questions of fodder (wheat, fodderbeat; pasture hay and ley hay), and on the effects of horns on milk quality. Last but not least, in co-operation with a specialized dermatologist milks are tested on atopic children in a double blind placebo control trial.

Ted Beals, M.S., M.D.: People, Raw Milk and Bacteria
Milk and humans have become culturally and biologically entwined. And essential to our integration with milk is the microflora in the milk we drink and in our digestive system.  Dr. Beals with a lifelong experience in scientific research and medical education and a recognized leader in laboratory and diagnostic accuracy will focus on bacteria. He will explain the intriguing fact of benign pathogens -- why when regulators notify the press saying your milk is infectious hundreds of families that have already consumed that milk aren’t sick -- and why when the health department says that a handful of people became sick because they drank bad milk, the vast majority of those that drank that very same milk, didn’t get sick. He will also briefly talk about appropriate testing and lactose intolerance. 

Wayne Craig, B.S. and Kay Craig, M.S.: The Wisconsin Raw Milk Experience - Producer
These raw milk producers will share their personal experiences in the wake of DATCP actions against the Wisconsin raw milk producer.

Emily Matthews, RN: The Wisconsin Raw Milk Experience – Consumer
This raw milk consumer will discuss how recent DATCP’s actions are infringing on her rights to consumer foods of choice.

Mark McAfee: Raw Milk as Medicine….Proudly Violating FDA Drug Laws
When only FDA-approved drugs cure disease, we the people must violate FDA code and resort to our first amendment rights and speak the truth about raw milk and how it heals very effectively. Raw milk is the most powerful immune system building food on earth and there is plenty of science and people to defend this statement. However the FDA has criminalized any mention of a food as a healing or prevention source. This is simply not the truth and is a smoke screen for the drug lobby. Let’s all say a prayer for Avandia drug taking patients, 304 people died after taking this safe and tested FDA drug in the last 100 days. It is time to stop following the rest of the rats off of the FDA approved cliff.

Sally Fallon Morell, MA:  The Health Benefits of Raw Milk: What the Science Says
According to government officials, raw milk provides no nutritional advantages over pasteurized milk. However, almost one hundred years of science shows that the nutrients in raw milk are more easily absorbed and utilized than the nutrients in pasteurized milk.  Science confirms what thousands of consumers already know: pasteurized milk often causes health problems but raw milk is Nature's perfect food.

Sylvia P. Onusci, Ph.D.: European Raw Milk Perspectives
Raw Milk Perspectives in Europe will give the participant an overview of the legal status of raw milk in these countries, the traditional role of raw milk in the diet, traditional fermented dairy products in usage today, general attitudes of the public to raw milk consumption, sales of raw milk, and innovative ways of providing safe and nutritionally wholesome milk to the public, with special focus on the raw milk situation in the Republic of Slovenia. Common practices of farmers raising animals for milk production will be discussed as well as use of hormones such as rBST (bovine growth hormone).  Media and governmental promotion of raw milk sales and public awareness regarding the difference in nutritional value between pasteurized and homogenized milk will also be discussed.

Elizabeth Gamsky Rich, Esq.:  Private – Public - Legal Distinctions

Michael Schmidt: Joining Forces in the Food Rights Battle
Raw milk is currently one of the most debated basic foods. It symbolizes for many a return to common sense, be it in farming, nutrition or health. The demonizing of raw milk goes hand in hand with the increase in corporate control of our food production and food supply.

Joining forces requires a new connection between consumer and farmer. It requires a new approach of co-operation between those who grow the food and those who need the food. This is not anymore a farmer’s battle this is a dangerous attack on the entire society. Finding solutions to take back the responsibility for our food will become the key for the survival of generations to come.

 

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