Their parents expected a cute musical, but the cows had everyone cringing.

“Old MacDonald” is one of those classic childhood songs that helps kids learn animals while also giving a hat tip to the importance of farming. But as it turns out, the Old Mac has some outdated and downright sketchy practices when it comes to raising crops and animals.

By

Franchesca Ramsey

Mar 20, 2015

Check out this adorable middle-school production that brings new meaning to “out with the old and in with the new.”

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So what exactly did Old MacDonald’s farm look like?

Yikes. What if Old MacDonald got a makeover?

Whoa! This new farm is sounding better already!

Healthy soil, animals roaming free, and fresh produce that isn’t covered in chemicals? While it might sound like a fantasy, organic farming can help make it a reality! Maybe it’s time to say goodbye to Old MacDonald along with his hormones, pesticides, and GMOs. Not only is organic food better for our planet, it could possibly lead to healthier and happier children.

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