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Responses from the community about the pigs and lambs...
"Mr. Balling: Please, please postpone the transfer of the pigs and sheep that are slated for slaughter at auction. I contacted Todd Price last week when I learned of the pending transfer. I wanted to buy them myself but he said I had to attend the auction in order to do so. I am shocked that the Park District is involved in this. I have been a Glenview resident almost all my life and I voted in favor of increased taxes to support the Farm but this is not what I was voted to support. I am so upset by this. When I was there last week, there were kids hitting the pigs with sticks. I was with my four year old daughter and I tried to shield her from seeing it but it was impossible. She ran up to them asking why they were hitting the pigs. They said they were "training" them. My daughter then accepted this and told me it was ok to hit them because they were being trained. This is not the education I was looking for by taking my daughter to the farm. I had to sit down with her and talk to her about how it is never ok to hit an animal and that is not how you train an animal. Another woman was there and was equally upset and she herself was yelling at the kids to stop hitting the pigs with the wooden sticks. She and I both vowed never to return to the farm. I have participated in park district programs there, have been a nearly life long Glenview resident, and visit the farm routinely with my children but never again especially since I have learned of the slaughter of the 4-H Program animals housed there. It is appalling and I urge you to take action to prevent this from happening. I am aware that Wagner Farm Rescue Fund is willing to pay above market prices for these animals and have already located homes for these animals as well as transfer arrangements. Why not allow Wagner Farm Rescue Fund to take the animals?? I am very much opposed to these animals going to auction and am shocked that the Village is allowing it. PLEASE STOP IT." - Irene
"Just sent message to EVERY name on the list. Thanks for alerting us to something which could be so promising rather than tragic. Public education will benefit from a positive action from these people. Killing is never right...not ever. I can sleep easier tonight now that i have contacted all of these folks whose e-mail addresses are provided by clicking onto the link you sent to me! ♥ Bless us all!" - Susie
"We find it appalling that the beautiful, loving animals raised by children at Wagner Farms are slated to be sold for slaughter next week. The fact that your park district would condone the killing of these healthy, peaceful creatures is a travesty. For a glimpse of what is in store for these animals, we challenge you to watch this video and decide for yourselves if you can live with your decision:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6361872964130308142#
Please imagine how you and your family would feel if your dog or cat were treated in this manner. It is extremely ironic that if the children who lovingly raised these creatures were to watch what will ultimately happen to them if they are sold at auction, it would be
considered child abuse. We can only hope that you will re-think your decision and send these animals to a sanctuary were they can live out their natural lives in prosperity instead of sending them to be cruelly abused and killed at a slaughterhouse. Thank you." - Mark & Gill
"Please do not allow the animals to go to auction. It is becoming world knowledge that their are humane alternatives for farm animals at the end of their 'working' lives and thus people at large feel it only fair and right that they may go and live out the rest of their lives in a caring sanctuary. Thank you." - C.C.
"I am a community member and educator in the North Shore schools. I also teach humane education and write a weekly column for a local newspaper. I am strongly urging you to reconsider the sale (probably for slaughter) of the lambs and pigs that currently reside at Wagner Farm. It is much more educational for children to learn about humane treatment of animals than to learn that life is expendable.
In our society, and in particular in the lives of our children where violent video games and movies may show disregard for life, it is important for adults to model behavior that exemplifies kindness and tolerance. Selling the animals for slaughter is not modeling that behavior, especially when there are other options available. Caring, responsible adults are trying to help save the lives of those animals, and it would be a wonderful learning experience for the children involved to see that compassion for others is important to all adults involved, including those making the decisions about the lives of those animals.
Ghandi said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Let me change that to: the greatness of Wagner Farm and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
Wagner Farm should exemplify the best that we have to offer farm animals. Not early death for no reason. Please explore other options for the lambs and pigs.
The 4-H program does not require the sale and subsequent slaughter of the animals raised in their projects at either the state or county level." - Pamela
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Responses from the community about other issues at the farm...
Concerns about the geese...
"It has come to our attention that the geese at Wagner Farm are not being cared for properly. Geese are water birds and require a large enough water source to be able to swim and keep cool in the summer heat. In addition, a partially shaded outdoor area, an area away from visitors and a gently spray to keep them wet in this kind of heat are required in order for these animals to stay healthy and happy. We find it quite disturbing that a park district which utilizes public funds would be so lax and uniformed on the proper care of animals. We
hope that your organization will take quick steps to rectify the situation in the name of the animals which are currently suffering." - Mark
Reply from Kerry Cummings, Glenview Park District President
"Mr. Balling: Please, please postpone the transfer of the pigs and sheep that are slated for slaughter at auction. I contacted Todd Price last week when I learned of the pending transfer. I wanted to buy them myself but he said I had to attend the auction in order to do so. I am shocked that the Park District is involved in this. I have been a Glenview resident almost all my life and I voted in favor of increased taxes to support the Farm but this is not what I was voted to support. I am so upset by this. When I was there last week, there were kids hitting the pigs with sticks. I was with my four year old daughter and I tried to shield her from seeing it but it was impossible. She ran up to them asking why they were hitting the pigs. They said they were "training" them. My daughter then accepted this and told me it was ok to hit them because they were being trained. This is not the education I was looking for by taking my daughter to the farm. I had to sit down with her and talk to her about how it is never ok to hit an animal and that is not how you train an animal. Another woman was there and was equally upset and she herself was yelling at the kids to stop hitting the pigs with the wooden sticks. She and I both vowed never to return to the farm. I have participated in park district programs there, have been a nearly life long Glenview resident, and visit the farm routinely with my children but never again especially since I have learned of the slaughter of the 4-H Program animals housed there. It is appalling and I urge you to take action to prevent this from happening. I am aware that Wagner Farm Rescue Fund is willing to pay above market prices for these animals and have already located homes for these animals as well as transfer arrangements. Why not allow Wagner Farm Rescue Fund to take the animals?? I am very much opposed to these animals going to auction and am shocked that the Village is allowing it. PLEASE STOP IT." - Irene
"Dear Mr. Price and Colleagues,
I find it sad and discouraging that 4H Clover animals are
scheduled to go to the Lake County Fair and then likely to be sold for
slaughter. Why in the world, when there are humane alternatives,
would you and your colleagues involved in this decision not chose to work
with the Wagner Farm Rescue Fund who has offered to move these animals to
what could be considered sanctuary for the rest of their lives?
Why?
I suggest you visit a slaughterhouse and see if you still feel the
same about sending these gentle, semi-domesticated farm animals to such a
fate.
Your obstinate decision boggles my mind. I urge you
to reconsider and work with the Wagner Farm Rescue Fund to chose a
more humane future for these animals. Rather than treat the WFRF
as if they were a thorn in your side, you should be grateful
that they care and consider them a godsend. Do you not see
how helpful they can be in helping Wagner Farm maintain a
positive image in the community - or vice versa?" - Beverly
"Just sent message to EVERY name on the list. Thanks for alerting us to something which could be so promising rather than tragic. Public education will benefit from a positive action from these people. Killing is never right...not ever. I can sleep easier tonight now that i have contacted all of these folks whose e-mail addresses are provided by clicking onto the link you sent to me! ♥ Bless us all!" - Susie
"We find it appalling that the beautiful, loving animals raised by children at Wagner Farms are slated to be sold for slaughter next week. The fact that your park district would condone the killing of these healthy, peaceful creatures is a travesty. For a glimpse of what is in store for these animals, we challenge you to watch this video and decide for yourselves if you can live with your decision:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6361872964130308142#
Please imagine how you and your family would feel if your dog or cat were treated in this manner. It is extremely ironic that if the children who lovingly raised these creatures were to watch what will ultimately happen to them if they are sold at auction, it would be
considered child abuse. We can only hope that you will re-think your decision and send these animals to a sanctuary were they can live out their natural lives in prosperity instead of sending them to be cruelly abused and killed at a slaughterhouse. Thank you." - Mark & Gill
"Please do not allow the animals to go to auction. It is becoming world knowledge that their are humane alternatives for farm animals at the end of their 'working' lives and thus people at large feel it only fair and right that they may go and live out the rest of their lives in a caring sanctuary. Thank you." - C.C.
"I am a community member and educator in the North Shore schools. I also teach humane education and write a weekly column for a local newspaper. I am strongly urging you to reconsider the sale (probably for slaughter) of the lambs and pigs that currently reside at Wagner Farm. It is much more educational for children to learn about humane treatment of animals than to learn that life is expendable.
In our society, and in particular in the lives of our children where violent video games and movies may show disregard for life, it is important for adults to model behavior that exemplifies kindness and tolerance. Selling the animals for slaughter is not modeling that behavior, especially when there are other options available. Caring, responsible adults are trying to help save the lives of those animals, and it would be a wonderful learning experience for the children involved to see that compassion for others is important to all adults involved, including those making the decisions about the lives of those animals.
Ghandi said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Let me change that to: the greatness of Wagner Farm and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
Wagner Farm should exemplify the best that we have to offer farm animals. Not early death for no reason. Please explore other options for the lambs and pigs.
The 4-H program does not require the sale and subsequent slaughter of the animals raised in their projects at either the state or county level." - Pamela
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Responses from the community about other issues at the farm...
Concerns about the geese...
"It has come to our attention that the geese at Wagner Farm are not being cared for properly. Geese are water birds and require a large enough water source to be able to swim and keep cool in the summer heat. In addition, a partially shaded outdoor area, an area away from visitors and a gently spray to keep them wet in this kind of heat are required in order for these animals to stay healthy and happy. We find it quite disturbing that a park district which utilizes public funds would be so lax and uniformed on the proper care of animals. We
hope that your organization will take quick steps to rectify the situation in the name of the animals which are currently suffering." - Mark
Reply from Kerry Cummings, Glenview Park District President
We
received a similar e-mail earlier which I have already forwarded to our
Park District who operates the farm. I know that The Park District has
an excellent farmer who runs the farm and takes wonderful care of the
animals. I know he will be concerned for the safety of the animals and
he has responded to the first inquiry which I will forward to you.
Thanks for visiting our farm.
Reply from Todd Price, Director of Wagner Farm
Thank you for your concerns for the welfare of our livestock. I realize that not being from our community and not being a visitor to the site it is hard to keep updated on the conditions that other are telling you exist at the farm but I assure you that our animals are being properly taken care of. I am enclosing a picture of the water tank that the geese have access too. The coop is located under a very large tree which provides shade to the area.
We take our role as care givers seriously here at Wagner Farm. We are professional in every way and I would like to make a suggestion that if you feel that the conditions are not sufficient please report us to the Illinois Department of Agriculture for abuse. Their number is 217-782-4944.
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A reply from Todd Price, Director of Wagner Farm
"Here is the pictured that I spoke of during our recent conversation. I strongly support your efforts to protect animals from neglect and wrongful treatment. As a farmer, that too is what I strive to do. If you feel the need to progress this inquiry to a higher level please call the Illinois Department of Agriculture at 217-782-4944. They are the agency that is responsible for investigating claims of abuse in our state. If you have any further questions please feel free to call me again." Sincerely, Todd
Reply from Todd Price, Director of Wagner Farm
Thank you for your concerns for the welfare of our livestock. I realize that not being from our community and not being a visitor to the site it is hard to keep updated on the conditions that other are telling you exist at the farm but I assure you that our animals are being properly taken care of. I am enclosing a picture of the water tank that the geese have access too. The coop is located under a very large tree which provides shade to the area.
We take our role as care givers seriously here at Wagner Farm. We are professional in every way and I would like to make a suggestion that if you feel that the conditions are not sufficient please report us to the Illinois Department of Agriculture for abuse. Their number is 217-782-4944.
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A reply from Todd Price, Director of Wagner Farm
"Here is the pictured that I spoke of during our recent conversation. I strongly support your efforts to protect animals from neglect and wrongful treatment. As a farmer, that too is what I strive to do. If you feel the need to progress this inquiry to a higher level please call the Illinois Department of Agriculture at 217-782-4944. They are the agency that is responsible for investigating claims of abuse in our state. If you have any further questions please feel free to call me again." Sincerely, Todd
