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American Public Strongly Supports Farmers And Ranchers

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This survey shows American public opinion to be strongly supportive of American farmers and ranchers.

88% of American public thinks that American farmers and ranchers do a good job of producing healthy food at reasonable prices.

Messages about farm animal well being are the most trusted from:

  • Farm animal vets (94%)
  • Ranchers (84%)
  • College professors (83%)

The least credible source was “well known actors” (35%).

90% of the public agreed with “While it is important to be concerned about how farm animals are treated, there is nothing wrong with humans raising animals solely for food purposes.”

94% agreed that “consumers should have the right to choose what they eat and not be dictated to by a small minority of activists.”

With respect to humanely raised products, If the cost were 5% more, 44% said they would try the “humanely raised” product. A 10% price increase cuts the number of willing buyers to 20%, and with a supermarket price increase of 20%, the number willing to spend more plummets to 6%.

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Unknown, Animal Industry Foundation, 1998 United States (National)

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Animals Used for Food Attitudes English Factory Farming Philosophy Psychology “Humane” Farming Farm Animals

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