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Re: Stop Farming Now, please
>The word "Farm" has as it's root <firme> which means a financial
>payment, contract, or rent for the use of land.
My dictionary, while indicating the french and middle english roots have
this financial meaning, also indicates the original latin means to make
firm.
>Its meaning implies absentee "ownership" and has nothing to do with
>healthy food, community, or environment. By using the words "farmer" or
>"farming" we maintain and strengthen a relationship paradigm
>incompatible with optimal wellness.
>
>I recommend using words such as "grower" instead of farmer, and letting
>others know how important this word-knowledge can be.
>
Whmm. And what do you recommend calling someone who raises cattle, sheep,
or ducks?
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