Lokomeat

posted in: Food, Gardening & Lawn Care, Green in Boston, Nonprofits, Resources, Sustainable Consumption

For many observant Jews, the personal meaning and value of kashrut (dietary laws or customs) is connected to the ethical treatment of animals.  Now that the veil of secrecy surrounding industrial farming has been lifted, many observers of kashrut are finding it hard to reconcile their personal commitment to kashrut with their knowledge of the inhumane and unsustainable practices of factory farms and slaughter houses that supply kosher meat.  And some are choosing sustainably sourced meat over kosher meat.

Fortunately, Boston-area Jews no longer need to forgo observance in order to uphold their commitment to the humane treatment of animals.  There is LoKo, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Boston-area Jews with local, kosher, free-range, humanely raised chicken and meat.  LoKo is still just getting off the ground and will be offering chickens beginning at the end of June.