Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist

Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist

2008
45m
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"The Story of Raw Organic Milk in Canada & A Consumer's Right to Choose"

Overview

The story of raw organic milk in Canada and the consumer’s right to choose It is illegal to distribute raw milk in Canada. In November 2006, twenty-five armed officers raided Michael Schmidt’s Glencolton Farms as he drove up the lane in his old Blue Bus on the way to deliver raw milk to his cow-share members in Toronto. Officials confiscated raw milk, cheese-making equipment, computers, and files. This film follows a year in the life of a Canadian activist farmer as he struggles to provide his “farm fresh milk” while battling authorities. Schmidt prepares for his trial and attempts to find a political solution to legally provide raw (unpasteurized) organic milk in Canada.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Snowy Owl Productions
Production Countries
Canada
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

biodynamic agriculture civil disobedience raw milk

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 2008
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Michael Schmidt
Michael Schmidt

Himself - Raw Milk Farmer

Hazel Lynn
Hazel Lynn

Herself - Medical Officer of Health Grey Bruce

Mansel Griffiths
Mansel Griffiths

Himself - PhD, Director of Research Institute for Food Safety, Guelph University

Milena Corredig
Milena Corredig

Herself - PhD, Research Chair, Food Science, Guelph University

Randy Hillier
Randy Hillier

Himself - Ontario Landowners Association

Marc Thuet
Marc Thuet

Himself - Chef and Owner of Thuet Restaurant

Bill Mitchell
Bill Mitchell

Himself - Dairy Farmers of Ontario

Mark MaAfee
Mark MaAfee

Himself - Organic Pastures Dairy Co.

Tom Ventham
Tom Ventham

Himself - Farmer at Plaw Hatch

Key Crew

Norman Lofts
Producer