Are farmers/suppliers embracing the idea of animal welfare?
Yes. Bob Evans has been in discussions with suppliers about the subject of animal welfare, and, Mueller said, they (suppliers) are willing to commit to the high standards the restaurant chain set. “Producers — 95 percent of them have shared a written policy with us and they had it written before we asked,” said Mueller. “Producers expect it to be followed by everyone on their farm. “Farmers are definitely taking it more seriously.” Q: Why is animal welfare jumping to the forefront of issues facing the livestock industry? A: Mueller said Bob Evans Farms, producers and the people between the restaurant and farms are beginning to understand the urgency of getting the message out to the public. “They want to tell consumers they are doing the right thing,” she added. “They understand consumers want to know where their food is coming from.” Farmers are telling their own story. In return, more consumers will learn and understand and know where their food is coming from. “The better farmers be
