In November 2011, Sparboe Farms President Beth Sparboe Schnell created a new Sustainability Task Force charged with reviewing and improving all current company practices for production and processing facilities in the areas of food safety, animal care and sustainability.
Project Objective
The Sustainability Task Force consists of three nationally-recognized experts in animal welfare and animal behavior; food safety, Salmonella, and poultry production sanitation practices; and consumer trends and sustainability.
Focus Areas
- Food Safety & Quality
- Hen Health & Welfare
- Sustainability
Task Force Members
Independent Industry Experts
Andrew Rhorer – Food Safety
Dr. Darrin Karcher – Animal Welfare
Susie Bell – Sustainability, Consumer/Customer Trends, Public Affairs
Sparboe Farms’ Resources
Ken Klippen – Government Relations, Animal Welfare
Amy Feely – Compliance
Brian Joyer – Operations Management
Timeline
Kickoff in December 2011, task force to present observations and recommendations by April 2012.