Factory Farms “Bigger Better Faster Cheaper” Lindsey Hazlewood

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Factory Farms

Where are Factory Farms? Extreme Severe High Moderate None

Animal Cruelty Smithfield Foods Gestation Crates Wire cages, cement, thick manure/mud Close quarters Mutilations, abuse No veterinary care Fed an irregular diet Steroids >

Environment Manure Lagoons: run-off Pollution Neighboring Communities Land Degradation Ground Water

Human Health Antibiotics Food-born Illnesses Poor Nutrition Pollution: Air and Water Obesity/Diabetes Industry Workers Health Zoonotic Diseases: Swine Flu, Avian Flu

Food Safety Recalls: Contamination-E coli, Salmonella, Listeria Meatpacking: Sanitation

Social Ecological Model The Farmer Individual: Personal finances, knowledge of better farming practices, values Intrapersonal: Family business, competition with other farmers Institutional: Exposure to harmful pollution, stress Community: Factory farming is “normal” (where you live), not many other jobs available, disadvantaged, industry pressure Public Policy: Corporate control, low funding and industry influence on FDA and USDA for enforcement, government subsidies (corn, soybean)

Social Ecological Model The Consumer Individual: Personal finances, values, knowledge of products, time Interpersonal: Family habits, social network Institutional: Working long hours, school lunches, nutrition education, exposure to harmful pollution Community: Food desserts, public transportation, community norm, location in the U.S. Public Policy: Allocation of resources, city-wide policy on corporations, low funding for The Food Safety and Inspection Service, Veggie Libel Laws, Cheeseburger Bills

Solutions Back to the Start Support local farmers by eating local Go one day a week without eating meat Don’t eat at fast food restaurants Grow your own vegetables Shop at farmers markets Teach others about this problem Start a community garden Raise awareness in your community Urge local governments to pass laws and policies “You can vote three times a day”-Food Inc

You Can Have Your Own Garden! Pumpkin, Zucchini, Watermelon, Cucumber, Corn, Herbs, Edamame, Tomatoes, Peppers, Potatoes, Fennel, Carrots, Onions, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, Artichokes, Beans, Nectarines, Strawberries, Lemons, Lime, Beets, Leeks You don’t have to have a lot of space!