The Longhorn Project
What if you could start a project that would help to feed and sustain millions of people for the rest of their lives? Would you do it? Most people would say
"Of course." But only a few will actually take the challenge and plunge into it with full steam. Robin Rosenblatt actually did it.
I was recently introduced to an organization that is currently struggling to get off the ground. It is called
The Longhorn Project,
and its goal is to bring Texas Longhorn cattle to Israel. Why the
Longhorn? Because what Israel has now is the beef cattle of America. A
breed that is used to temperate grassy plains and moderate
temperatures. They were put into Israel’s hostile desert environment
where there is little or no grass. Because of that, these cattle lost
resiliency to diseases and lowered birth rates. Predators like jackals
and wolves took advantage of the docile nature and continue to kill the
cattle population.
The area is completely hostile and attacks
by local Arabs is never ending. Israeli ranches are being attacked,
their land is being stolen and their passive European cattle are being
mutilated, ears, noses and even heads are being cut off, and killed by
local Palestinians.
This is where the introduction of the Texas
Longhorns will be a viable alternative. These cattle can eat invasive
shrubs and cacti, which are overwhelming the Galilee. Longhorns have
higher reproduction rates and very low loss rates, which is beneficial
for excellent calving and mothering abilities. They can go further and
longer with less water and are highly resistant to diseases
The Longhorn is a perfect fit in the Israeli environment.
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I had the opportunity to talk to Robin Rosenblatt, the coordinator of
the Texas Longhorn Project, and I learned that its far from complete and
with miles to go.
“I’m doing this personally because there
is no committee, and I need help. I guess you could say I’m looking for a
business man to guide us.”
Seeing that Rosenblatt is from
the west coast, I asked if he has managed to secure funding from the
left wingers in Hollywood. He told me that only Chuck Norris responded
with funding. No other assistance was forthcoming. To his dismay, and
as many of us already know…Hollywood is in love with the Palestinians,
and they create many of the roadblocks.
To date Rosenblatt has
sent out hundreds of e-mails daily. Thousands of letters looking for
those individuals that can help make this dream a reality. In order to
achieve this he puts in ten hours a day. Vacations are not in the plan.
“It is a constant struggle.” Listening to him talk I could hear the weariness in his voice. This is a man with a vision, but he must climb mountains first
The
goal is to capture $265, 000.00 to obtain sustainability. But even if
the funds start trickling in, he can move forward. This is a life time
achievement, and a mission that many people never get to attain. Think
of the benefits to a people that need the food to live their lives. The
benefits to a country that truly deserves it.
All he needs is support. Our support. You and me.
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