The podcast explores the meanings and implications of labels like "cage-free" and "free-range" on egg and poultry products. It highlights how the USDA's loose regulations often lead to consumer deception, as "free-range" can simply mean a small opening in a large barn. The discussion contrasts this with the stricter standards of organizations like Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC), which require outdoor access and space per bird. The hosts emphasize the importance of informed consumer choices, advocating for local farmers' markets and direct engagement with producers to ensure better animal welfare. They also touch on the industrial practices of broiler chicken farming, revealing the rapid and unnatural growth of these animals.
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