Behind the Label with American Humane

By: Heritage Radio Network
  • Summary

  • Behind the Label takes listeners from the grocery store aisle to the farm – explaining what it means for broiler chickens at Springer Mountain Farms, and all animals, to be raised humanely. Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane, the country's first national welfare organization, chats with Lisa Held, a seasoned agriculture reporter, about humane standards on the farm. Together, they bring together scientists and welfare experts to answer questions on the science behind welfare standards, the farm auditing process, and how humane food arrives at a grocery store near you.
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Episodes
  • A Look Back at Season One
    Oct 12 2020

    In case you missed this limited series all about what the American Humane certified label really means, you can find all six episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Plus we're sharing a recap that takes a look back at what the season had in store. We revisit highlights from the show's many guests including: American Humane president Robin Ganzert; American Humane's director of farm program operations, Haley Grimes; animal welfare expert, Dr. Joy Mench; and Springer Mountain Farms' broiler production manager, Ken Martin.

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    6 mins
  • The Future of Farm Animal Welfare
    Sep 1 2020

    After digging into the history of American Humane, the science behind its farm certification standards, and the details of how Springer Mountain Farms meets those standards day after day, it’s time to look towards the future. In this final episode of Behind the Label with American Humane, President and CEO Robin Ganzert shares her thoughts on how farm animal welfare might change in the coming years and how the organization and its partners like Springer Mountain Farms will continue to advance the cause.

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    25 mins
  • FAQs, Answered!
    Aug 18 2020

    How is American Humane Certified different from other animal welfare labels? Do American Humane Certified farms all use the same production methods? In this episode, Connor Reynolds, the Senior Field Operations Manager at American Humane, answers the most frequently asked questions consumers have when they see the seal on their Springer Mountain Farms chicken.

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    28 mins

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