Robin Ganzert

Farm to Plate

Farmers: the solution, not the problem

Farmers reside in an ideal spot by which they can help save the planet while promoting and advancing animal welfare.

August 6, 2019

Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at a conference in Chicago that was hosted by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative. We discussed resilient agriculture, how producers can re-orient their practices to mitigate damage to the environment and build a more sustainable future.

Cracking the Cage-Free Egg Challenge: The Vital Next Step

Robin Ganzert

June 14, 2016

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The number of restaurants and food retailers making public pledges to serve cage-free eggs reached a tipping point, with Walmart, Kroger, CVS, and Albertsons all making statements in just the past several weeks.

Capitol Hill Briefing on the Humane Heartland

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AHA: Reclaiming the word 'humane'

Congressional briefing celebrates farmers, humane trends in agriculture.

Robin Ganzert

January 22, 2016

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For as long as anyone can remember, farmers and ranchers have been the front-line stewards of animal welfare, with an abiding personal and professional interest in the healthy and humane treatment of their livestock.

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Farm animal welfare: Facts over feelings

Science and experience must also play a role in the advancement of humane agriculture.

Robin Ganzert

August 3, 2015

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Changes to animal welfare policy in the last year by giants such as Starbucks, Aramark and — most recently — Walmart reflect the fact that farm animal welfare is a growing issue of importance in this country as consumers seek food choices that reflect their values.

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Choosing humane certification

Robin Ganzert

June 15, 2015

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A humane certification label assures consumers that farmers and producers across the U.S. are raising these animals under good animal-welfare standards, covering everything from adequate space to air quality, diet, living conditions and the ability to express natural behaviors.

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A call to food producers: Listen to consumers on animal welfare

Robin Ganzert

November 13, 2014

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Observers of the growing consumer demand for ethically selected food products know that purchasing preferences for meat, eggs and dairy are now increasingly influenced by more than just price and quality. Today, consumers are more concerned than ever about animal welfare in food production.

Animal Welfare

Ensuring continuous improvement in animal welfare

Robin Ganzert

August 4, 2014

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Consumer concern for animal welfare is growing, and many producers have acted to assure retailers and customers of their commitment to raising animals well with a high regard for animal welfare

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