Blog #7: Fresh Perspectives

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 After watching Fresh, I found myself thinking a lot more about where my food actually comes from. I mean, I’ve always known that the food industry has its problems. Factory farms and pesticides, all that and more but this film really brings light to the subject. It shows just how disconnected most of us are from the process of growing and raising what we eat. The scenes of massive industrial farms compared to small, sustainable ones were honestly eye-opening. It made me realize how easy it is to just not think about it and to grab something off the shelf and never question how it got there or what it cost the planet (or people) to produce.

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The purpose of Fresh seems to be to make us care and not just to point fingers at the system, but to show that there are better, more sustainable ways to do things. The tone feels hopeful, not preachy, which I really liked. It doesn’t make you feel bad for eating a burger, yet it makes you want to know where that burger came from and whether there’s a more ethical way to enjoy it. The farmers featured in the film, like Joel Salatin, really stood out to me. They’re proof that you can work with nature instead of against it and still make a living. Seeing that contrast made the message feel real, not just idealistic.

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What stuck with me most was how everything is connected to how our food is sourced. Our food choices, the environment, animal welfare, and even local economies. The film made me think about how “not knowing” is definitely easier, but also how that ignorance has real consequences. Honestly, it left me feeling both uneasy and inspired. Fresh is a wake-up call and it matters because it reminds us that food isn’t just about taste or convenience; it’s about values. And while it’s easier to look the other way, maybe it’s time we start paying a little more attention to what’s really on our plates.


Comments

  1. Ben B.December 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM

    Hi Abby,
    I agree that the film did a good job pointing out problems with food production while instilling hopefulness. It really is amazing how connected everything is. Joel Salatin stood out to me, too! I would love to share a meal with that guy, lol.
    From,
    Ben B

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