The Economics of Factory Farming

This presentation will discuss government subsidies supplied to factory farmers and how this contributes to the low cost of meat and dairy. External costs will also be discussed, including negative influences on the environment and human health. Finally, potential solutions to reduce this cost will be proposed.

From economics to social justice to public health to sustainability, factory farming is one of the most serious issues facing the planet. By educating and empowering various audiences about the realities of factory farming, FFAC works to build both a consumer base for a sustainable, compassionate food system and an informed citizenry that supports cultural and legislative change.

Join us in the Murray Building, Room M-303 or

via Zoom: https://bmcc-cuny.zoom.us/j/87695713176
Meeting ID: 876 9571 3176
Passcode: 013951

All BMCC students are welcome.

About the Speaker
The BMCC community is invited to meet Claire Deshaies, Educator with the Factory Farming Awareness Coalition (FFAC) based in New York City and currently pursuing her master’s in Animal Studies at NYU. Claire earned a BS in Psychology through Oneonta State and an Animal Behavior and Conservation Certificate through Hunter College. Claire coordinates presentations to city-based High Schools and Colleges about the multitude of impacts of factory farming.

If you have any questions, contact Professor Christine Farias at cfarias@bmcc.cuny.edu or at bmcceeeclub@gmail.com.

The Economics, Equality and Environment Club is an academic club that aims to increase awareness about sustainability and responsibility on the BMCC campus through panel discussions, field trips, experiential and action learning opportunities of current local and global economic, social and environmental issues that affect life on Earth.

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