Brazilian chef, frog follower Did you know that grass-fed beef from Brazil might be raised on deforested land in the Amazon? Chef Marcelo does ... A spoonful of Amazonian honey sends Marcelo into a reverie. Leaping from his pocket to the table to catch a drop of honey, I point to the price tag. Marcelo balks. The vendor explains that deforestation caused by the huge increase in grass-fed beef has reduced honeybee populations, making it harder for beekeepers to earn a living. “Forty-thousand square miles of rainforest cleared for cattle grazing?! Fala sério?” he asks. The man nods grimly. “It’s true. Grass-fed cattle ranches may produce better quality than feedlots, but for us they have been a curse. Fortunately, you can find certified cattle farms that raise grass-fed beef sustainably,” the vendor says, handing him a brochure and pointing to a booth down the street. “Hmm. More trees, cleaner operations, and lower greenhouse emissions? I’ll check it out.” I jump back in his pocket, ready for our next stop. My afternoon pocket nap will have to wait. theguardian/rainforest-alliance-partner-zone/2014/oct/09/brazilian-chef-frog-follower
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 02:06:38 +0000