Sustain a sustainable idea: heifer.org

More and more people are learning about the work of heifer.org to build a greater public consciousness and bring sustainable food supplies to the places where it can make the most difference. You can read about the philosophy of the approach, which not only presents families with animals that perpetually produce consumable food(eg eggs or milk) or material (eg wool) that can be bartered for food or other necessities, but also teaches those new owners that value of caring for animals and the merit (indeed, the requirement) to pass on animal offspring to others. The seeds of community prosperity can also translate into the construction of schools and the reduction of child labor. My colleagues and I collect an annual contribution made jointly, either for general application or for specific animals. Be the one to spark a movement at your office. I owe a debt of gratitude to my colleague that opened my eyes....