"Humanely Raised"

Several people in the class have expressed interest in learning about how to find information about where your meat, eggs and dairy come from and how to find out how the animals have been treated.

One thing that that everyone can do is just ask about it, ask at the restaurants you go to, ask at the grocery stores, etc. These folks should be able to tell you where your meat comes from and if they can't, make it clear that it is important for them to know because their customers want to know. If more people start asking about where their food comes from this will encourage the food suppliers to be more responsible for knowing and providing accurate info to their customers or else they may lose business.

In addition, please check out the following links for important info about your food.

American Humane Association Announces Free Farmed Label
http://www.egginnovations.com/articles/a_h_a_free_farmed.pdf

"Happy eggs: free range, cage free, organic - what's the story? - Eating Right"
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1594/is_3_14/ai_101763358/pg_1

The Humane Society of the United States - Factory Farming Campaign
http://www.hsus.org/farm/humaneeating/rrr.html

A Guide to Egg Carton Labels and Their Relevance to Animal Welfare
http://www.hsus.org/farm/resources/pubs/animal_welfare_claims_on_egg_cartons.html

Industry Impacts on Animals
http://www.hsus.org/farm/resources/research/

"The Meat of the Matter" How and why to buy meat that's better for you and the environment.
http://www.epicurious.com/bonappetit/features/meat_of_the_matter

Site for Grass-Fed Food & Facts
http://www.eatwild.com

Two contrasting viewpoints, same industry
http://www.unitedegg.org/
http://www.eggindustry.com/

Facts on Food Labels
http://www.eatright.org/ada/files/Get_Smart.pdf