Farming under attack: What do you think of the A&W Better Burger TV ad and Chipotle "Scarecrow" Video? Concerns?

If you have been watching TV lately you will be aware of the A&W Restaurant TV campaign that talks about their "Better Beef" burgers...No hormones or steroids.

In the USA, Chipotle Restaurants have been promoting a video and online game that negatively portrays modern food and agriculture production practices.

I will post the videos here in the case you have not had the chance to watch them.

Joe

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Permalink Reply by Joe Dales on October 8, 2013 at 6:55am

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Permalink Reply by OntAG Admin on October 9, 2013 at 1:27am

Here is the link to the A&W Better Beef website that explains what they are doing.

http://awbetterbeef.ca/

It appears they are buying a lot of beef from outside of Canada.

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Permalink Reply by Joann on October 14, 2013 at 6:59am

Motherhood statements that warm the heart and stomach. Who can argue with their intent?

I just wonder if they will be able to deliver on their commitment.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/10/13/south-dakota-ranchers-reel-aft...

The cattle disaster will have a multi-year ripple effect. I can imagine this would put pressure on cattle supply.

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