Eric's Internship with the Ministry of Agriculture
I spent three weeks at the Belize Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Section. I worked primarily with the dairy operation of herding, milking and feeding calves. Between the early morning milking and afternoon milking I helped out with other operations on the farm: health care of the beef and dairy herds- I gave lots of injections; and the extension program- I proofread materials and travelled to Punta Gorda for a workshop for local farmers. Whenever I had a chance, I would go play with the baby goats, colts, or calves. I made a few good friends and drank a few cups of dang good milk.
I am trying develop a solid definition of 'animal stewardship' and ways to develop a culture (regionally or within a workforce) of 'animal stewardship'- treating animals with respect and gratitude, as they are an inseparable part of God's Creation. I worked on a production model that could be classified as 'organic,' 'free-range,' 'BST-free' and 'GE (genetically engineered) free.' Still, I find myself unsatisfied by some of the ways operations are carried out. Perhaps it's a reminder that mankind is fallen, despite the labels we try to apply to ourselves.
Eric Bradley
Calvin College
I am trying develop a solid definition of 'animal stewardship' and ways to develop a culture (regionally or within a workforce) of 'animal stewardship'- treating animals with respect and gratitude, as they are an inseparable part of God's Creation. I worked on a production model that could be classified as 'organic,' 'free-range,' 'BST-free' and 'GE (genetically engineered) free.' Still, I find myself unsatisfied by some of the ways operations are carried out. Perhaps it's a reminder that mankind is fallen, despite the labels we try to apply to ourselves.
Eric Bradley
Calvin College
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