Say No to Big Chicken Letter Writing Campaign and Barn Dance

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David Wells

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Oct 5, 2011, 6:16:11 PM10/5/11

to Alan Powell

Dear Fellow Tennesseans,

As many of you may or may not know, Cobb, a subsidiary of Tyson's chicken, is planning to build a Confined Animal Feed Operation (CAFO) next to the oldest organic farm in Tennessee, Long Hungry Gnome Creek, that is farmed by Jeff Poppin, the barefoot farmer. The waste from this operation will not only destroy the ecosystem in and around his farm but a long standing small business that provides high-quality produce to hundreds of families and individuals. Fear not, we are organized! This first thing that we are doing and need your help with is to start a letter writing campaign to Cobb industries to let them know that we believe this is bad business and bad for Tennessee. If this is something that you would like to participate in please see the weblink below:

http://www.barefootfarmer.com/friends-of-long-hungry/letter-writing-campaign/

More importantly, we are raising money to file an injunction with the EPA because of the companies violation of the Clean Water Act. This will require that we raise $5,000 dollars. You can donate directly to the farm through this link to the Tennessee Clean Water Network. They've generously allowed the farm to piggy back on their 501C3 status so you can get a tax right off for the donation. If you really want to get something for your money, please join us this Saturday October 8th for the "Say No to Big Chicken Barn Dance".

“Say No to Big Chicken” Barn Dance Benefit for the Barefoot Farmer

When: Saturday, October, 8th. · 7:00pm - Late
Location: Sulphur Creek Farm
Music provided by: The Tennessee Wildflowers
Dance instruction from: T-Claw and Friends
How Much: Tickets are $15 single and $25 couple (kids free). Bring a little extra for the silent auction and raffle!

Talk to us if you want to come, but can't afford a ticket. Also if you are interested in volunteering to get this event up and running as well as taken down on Sunday let us know. anne...@gmail.com

Ousley Ouch Salsa and Yazoo beer will be on the menu at "Say No to Big Chicken" the Barn Dance and Benefit for Jeff Poppen the Barefoot Farmer's battle against a new Cobb (Tyson) commercial chicken operation threatening the oldest organic farm in Tennessee.

Learn more:
http://www.barefootfarmer.com/2011/03/tn-organic-farmer-believes-land-at-risk-corporate-chicken-farm-may-alter-area/

http://www.barefootfarmer.com/2011/08/new-pew-research-is-making-the-evidence-even-clearer/

DANCING:
Beginners workshop at 7:00pm and dancing shortly thereafter, until no one can dance, call, or play any longer

All dances will be taught. Everyone will have fun. No one is required to dance, but everyone is encouraged to try it out. No experience necessary.

As always, we ask that you tread lightly at Sulphur Creek Farm (don't leave trash on the ground, etc).

*** The address is 5188 Old Hickory Blvd. Nashville, TN 37218. Make sure the zip is correct or you will be sent somewhere else.
From Briley Pkwy take Ashland City Hwy Exit (hwy 12) towards Ashland City. First traffic light is Old Hickory Blvd. Take a right on OHB and Sulphur Creek Farm is the second driveway on the right.