'I just want to leave with the calf': the US activist befriending farmers

When Jason Bolalek set out to save unwanted male calves in the dairy-producing state of Vermont, he hit upon a solution that worked for both sidesIn an era of undercover investigations, hidden videos and potential prison sentences for those involved in trespassing, US livestock farmers are not known for welcoming activists on to their land, or letting them find homes for unwanted calves. But Vermont-based activist Jason Bolalek has upended a narrative of opposing sides by befriending dairy producers in his home state, the biggest dairy-producing state in north-east US.Vermont in the snow makes an enchanting picture, but conditions inside dairy farms can be far from picturesque. Continue reading...