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Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist (2008)

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.

  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Michael SchmidtMichael SchmidtHimself - Raw Milk Farmer
  • Photo of Hazel LynnHazel LynnHerself - Medical Officer of Health Grey Bruce
  • Photo of Mansel GriffithsMansel GriffithsHimself - PhD, Director of Research Institute for Food Safety, Guelph University
  • Photo of Milena CorredigMilena CorredigHerself - PhD, Research Chair, Food Science, Guelph University
  • Photo of Randy HillierRandy HillierHimself - Ontario Landowners Association
  • Photo of Marc ThuetMarc ThuetHimself - Chef and Owner of Thuet Restaurant
  • Photo of Bill MitchellBill MitchellHimself - Dairy Farmers of Ontario
  • Photo of Mark MaAfeeMark MaAfeeHimself - Organic Pastures Dairy Co.
  • Photo of Tom VenthamTom VenthamHimself - Farmer at Plaw Hatch

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