I’m liking Michael Pollan more and more as time goes by. Not that I agree with everything he says, but I love the fact that agribusiness is going after him, and he’s forging ahead undaunted.
The Washington Post has a great story today about how Cal Poly caved to agribusiness pressure, transforming a planned speech by Pollan into a panel that will include a meat science professor. Why? Apparently because the President of Harris Ranch threatened to renege on a half million dollar donation.
It’s becoming clear that animal agribusiness now views Pollan as a genuine threat. Whether they’re able to silence him remains to be seen, but their battle against Pollan has important implications for everyone with an animal rights agenda. (Via Crossfield.) Link.
Update: some additional coverage by the San Luis Obispo Tribune. (Thanks, Caity.) Link.
Second Update: Here are four great reader letters sent to San Luis Obispo’s alternative weekly. (Thanks, Elaine.) Link.
