Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist (2008)
The Story of Raw Organic Milk in Canada & A Consumer's Right to Choose
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.
Cast
- Michael Schmidt - Himself - Raw Milk Farmer
- Hazel Lynn - Herself - Medical Officer of Health Grey Bruce
- Mansel Griffiths - Himself - PhD, Director of Research Institute for Food Safety, Guelph University
- Milena Corredig - Herself - PhD, Research Chair, Food Science, Guelph University
- Randy Hillier - Himself - Ontario Landowners Association
- Marc Thuet - Himself - Chef and Owner of Thuet Restaurant
- Bill Mitchell - Himself - Dairy Farmers of Ontario
- Mark MaAfee - Himself - Organic Pastures Dairy Co.
- Tom Ventham - Himself - Farmer at Plaw Hatch
Keywords
biodynamic agriculture, civil disobedience, raw milk
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist about?
- 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.
- Who stars in Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist?
- Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist stars Michael Schmidt, Hazel Lynn, Mansel Griffiths, Milena Corredig, Randy Hillier, Marc Thuet.
- How long is Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist?
- Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist?
- Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist is a Documentary film.
- Where was Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist produced?
- Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist was produced in Canada.