Article 42JZF Are artisanal foodie brands ruining a California national park?

Are artisanal foodie brands ruining a California national park?

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Laura Fraser in Pt Reyes Station, California
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Herds of cows provide meat and dairy for influential purveyors, but environmentalists say they despoil the landscape

An hour north of San Francisco lie two-dozen dairy and meat farms that have produced some of the most beloved artisanal brands in northern California - along with a farm-fresh, locally sourced foodie ethos that has become globally influential.

All the dairies in Point Reyes are organic, and the beef is grass-fed. They are models of sustainable farming, providing the raw ingredients for cheesemaker Cowgirl Creamery, the Straus Family Creamery, and Marin Sun Farms meats, to name a few.

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