Editor’s note: This letter refers to an exchange among many residents on the LincolnTalk email list about rabbits being raised for food at Codman Community Farms.
To the editor:
In response to the passionate dialogue about the sale of the Codman Farm rabbits, we want to set the record straight. The decision to sell our rabbits had nothing to do with the welfare of our rabbits or any concerns over how they were treated. It is unrelated to whether we grow vegetables or not. It was made with the best long-term interests of the farm in mind and was not taken lightly. We are proud of our ongoing effort to humanely raise animals for food in line with the highest-quality animal welfare and land stewardship practices. We raise and offer high-quality food products to meet the desires of the local community and the willingness of the marketplace.
As has been noted, running a small farm today is not easy, but it is an effort worth making. We welcome you to come visit the farm, shop in the store, and speak with the farm staff and the board of directors to learn more about what we do every day.
Sincerely,
Pete Lowy (Farm Manager, Codman Community Farms)
The Codman Community Farms Board of Directors
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