Behind the Label with American Humane

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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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A Look Back at Season One

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 pro...

Oct 12, 2020•6 min•Ep. 7

The Future of Farm Animal Welfare

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 t...

Sep 01, 2020•25 min•Ep. 6

FAQs, Answered!

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. Behind the Label is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Aug 18, 2020•28 min•Ep. 5

A View From Inside the Barn

What do American Humane Certified standards look like in action at an actual broiler farm? In this episode, American Humane president and CEO Robin Ganzert is back, along with Ken Martin, Springer Mountain Farms ’ broiler production manager. Martin shares his on-the-ground and in-the-barn perspective on how farmers in Springer Mountain Farms’ network are working to meet the standards on a daily basis and what happy, healthy chickens really look like. Behind the Label is powered by Simplecast . S...

Aug 05, 2020•28 min•Ep. 4

Meet the Scientific Advisory Committee

The Ammerican Humane Certified standards for farm animals are grounded in scientific research. That starts with the Scientific Advisory Committee, a panel of experts with various specialties, from veterinary science to ruminant nutrition. In this episode, Dr. Joy Mench , an animal welfare expert who is a professor emeritus at UC Davis and has written several textbooks on animal welfare—including specifically on poultry behavior—talks about her work as a member of the Scientific Advisory Committe...

Jul 21, 2020•23 min•Ep. 3

Farm Certification, from Interest to Audit

Some farmers are looking for ways to share information about how they treat their animals with their customers. To do that, many turn to American Humane's Farm Program . In this second episode of Behind the Label with American Humane, president and CEO Robin Ganzert and director of Farm Program Operations Haley Grimes walk listeners through the logistics of the certification process that results in a farm achieving American Humane Certified status. They discuss how producers work with the organi...

Jul 07, 2020•25 min•Ep. 2

American Humane's 143-Year History

Started in 1877, American Humane blazed a trail for animal welfare. Today, the organization is doing more than ever before. In this first episode of Behind the Label with American Humane , president and CEO Robin Ganzert shares intriguing details from the organization's history. From American Humane's work on a law that regulated the transport of animals, to saving and caring for animals during wars and natural disasters and keeping them safe on Hollywood film sets. And finally, to certifying ne...

Jun 16, 2020•28 min•Ep. 1

Coming Soon, from HRN: Behind the Label with American Humane

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 welfar...

Jun 10, 2020•3 min•Ep. 1

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