Ethics of farming
Discuss the key differences between lower welfare and higher welfare farming practices, and encourage others to make informed choices as responsible consumers.
Last edited: 26/09/2024
Before you get started
Why is this important
Billions of farm animals are raised in the UK each year. Not all of them experience the same quality of life. Consider where your animal products come from and explore the many alternatives available.
Supporting documents
Duke of Edinburgh Worksheet [4 hours]
Instructions
Carrying out your project
Your views
Explore these important questions as part of your research:
- What are the key differences between lower and higher welfare farms?
- How often do you give a thought to where animal products come from?
- What sort of future do you hope for our farms and the animals they look after?
Ask other people
Use the three questions above to interview other people (we suggest a minimum of five people).
Write a summary of answers for each question.
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