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Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist

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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.

Featured Crew

Norman Lofts
Producer

Cast

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Michael Schmidt
Himself - Raw Milk Farmer
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Hazel Lynn
Herself - Medical Officer of Health Grey Bruce
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Mansel Griffiths
Himself - PhD, Director of Research Institute for Food Safety, Guelph University
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Milena Corredig
Herself - PhD, Research Chair, Food Science, Guelph University
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Randy Hillier
Himself - Ontario Landowners Association
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Marc Thuet
Himself - Chef and Owner of Thuet Restaurant
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Bill Mitchell
Himself - Dairy Farmers of Ontario
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Mark MaAfee
Himself - Organic Pastures Dairy Co.
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Tom Ventham
Himself - Farmer at Plaw Hatch