After a 15-year wait, Ohio is limiting the use of controversial gestational crates for pregnant sows.
The effort took a constitutional amendment in 2009, the threat of a second one by the Humane Society, and the then-governor bringing both sides together to hash out an agreement.
Today, we’re talking about that history, why not all farmers are on board, and why more food companies – from McDonald’s to Costco–are adopting ethical animals.
Guests:
- Andrew King, reporter, Axios
- Cheryl Day, executive vice president, Ohio Pork Council
- Daniel A. Sumner, professor, Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Davis
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