Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist
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
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