Laura Smith & Vincent Riva: Toward more humane, responsible farming

Editor’s note: This commentary Vincent Riva and Laura Smith, who reside in Danville, where they raise heritage breed livestock and maintain Animal Welfare Approved and 100 percent grass-fed certifications for their cattle and sheep.Vermonters, like most people, are more invested than ever in where their food comes from, especially meat and other animal products. There is growing unease about how animals are raised on industrial farms. Consumers want to support farmers who are raising anima