Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist

Plot Summary

The story of raw organic milk in Canada and the consumer’s right to choose It is illegal to distribute raw milk in Canada. In November 2006, twenty-five armed officers raided Michael Schmidt’s Glencolton Farms as he drove up the lane in his old Blue Bus on the way to deliver raw milk to his cow-share members in Toronto. Officials confiscated raw milk, cheese-making equipment, computers, and files. This film follows a year in the life of a Canadian activist farmer as he struggles to provide his “farm fresh milk” while battling authorities. Schmidt prepares for his trial and attempts to find a political solution to legally provide raw (unpasteurized) organic milk in Canada.

Top Cast

Michael Schmidt Himself - Raw Milk Farmer

Hazel Lynn Herself - Medical Officer of Health Grey Bruce

Mansel Griffiths Himself - PhD, Director of Research Institute for Food Safety, Guelph University

Milena Corredig Herself - PhD, Research Chair, Food Science, Guelph University

Randy Hillier Himself - Ontario Landowners Association