Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist
45m·Documentary
2008
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NA/10 avgNo member ratings yetThe 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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| MMichael SchmidtHimself - Raw Milk Farmer | Himself - Raw Milk Farmer |
| HHazel LynnHerself - Medical Officer of Health Grey Bruce | Herself - Medical Officer of Health Grey Bruce |
| MMansel GriffithsHimself - PhD, Director of Research Institute for Food Safety, Guelph University | Himself - PhD, Director of Research Institute for Food Safety, Guelph University |
| MMilena CorredigHerself - PhD, Research Chair, Food Science, Guelph University | Herself - PhD, Research Chair, Food Science, Guelph University |
| RRandy HillierHimself - Ontario Landowners Association | Himself - Ontario Landowners Association |
| MMarc ThuetHimself - Chef and Owner of Thuet Restaurant | Himself - Chef and Owner of Thuet Restaurant |
| BBill MitchellHimself - Dairy Farmers of Ontario | Himself - Dairy Farmers of Ontario |
| MMark MaAfeeHimself - Organic Pastures Dairy Co. | Himself - Organic Pastures Dairy Co. |
| TTom VenthamHimself - Farmer at Plaw Hatch | Himself - Farmer at Plaw Hatch |