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Behind the Label with American Humane

Behind the Label takes listeners from the grocery store aisle to the farm – explaining what it means for broiler chickens at Springer Mountain Farms, and all animals, to be raised humanely. Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane, the country's first national welfare organization, chats with Lisa Held, a seasoned agriculture reporter, about humane standards on the farm. Together, they bring together scientists and welfare experts to answer questions on the science behind welfare standards, the farm auditing process, and how humane food arrives at a grocery store near you.

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Lisa Held

Lisa Elaine Held is a journalist with a primary focus on covering food and agriculture. Her expertise is in introducing eaters to who produced their food, how it was grown, and how those people and processes relate to bigger social issues like environmental sustainability, economic and racial equality, and public health. She is a regular contributor to Civil Eats and also writes for Eater, Edible Manhattan, Edible Brooklyn, and Food Tank, among other publications. She has a master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor's degree in sociology from Northeastern University.

Robin Ganzert

Robin Ganzert, Ph.D., serves as president and CEO of American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization and the first to serve animals, whenever and wherever they are in need of rescue, shelter, or protection. Since her appointment in 2010, Dr. Ganzert has spearheaded unprecedented growth and transformational change at the historic 143-year-old nonprofit, which has reemerged as the most effective humane organization in the country, directly touching the lives of more animals than any other in the field through innovative, life-changing and life-saving programs that set the gold standard in animal welfare.

Latest Episodes

A Look Back at Season One

Episode 7, Aired: October 12, 2020

In case you missed this limited series all about what the American Humane certified label really means, you can find all six episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Plus we're sharing a recap that takes a look back at what the season had in store. We revisit highlights from the show's many guests...

The Future of Farm Animal Welfare

Episode 6, Aired: September 1, 2020

After digging into the history of American Humane, the science behind its farm certification standards, and the details of how Springer Mountain Farms meets those standards day after day, it’s time to look towards the future. In this final episode of Behind the Label with American Humane, President...

FAQs, Answered!

Episode 5, Aired: August 18, 2020

How is American Humane Certified different from other animal welfare labels? Do American Humane Certified farms all use the same production methods? In this episode, Connor Reynolds, the Senior Field Operations Manager at American Humane, answers the most frequently asked questions consumers have...

A View From Inside the Barn

Episode 4, Aired: August 5, 2020

What do American Humane Certified standards look like in action at an actual broiler farm? In this episode, American Humane president and CEO Robin Ganzert is back, along with Ken Martin, Springer Mountain Farms’ broiler production manager. Martin shares his on-the-ground and in-the-barn perspective...

Meet the Scientific Advisory Committee

Episode 3, Aired: July 21, 2020

The American Humane Certified standards for farm animals are grounded in scientific research. That starts with the Scientific Advisory Committee, a panel of experts with various specialties, from veterinary science to ruminant nutrition. In this episode, Dr. Joy Mench, an animal welfare expert who...

Farm Certification, from Interest to Audit

Episode 2, Aired: July 7, 2020

Some farmers are looking for ways to share information about how they treat their animals with their customers. To do that, many turn to American Humane's Farm Program. In this second episode of Behind the Label with American Humane, president and CEO Robin Ganzert and director of Farm Program...

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