Chicken Farms Are Making it Harder to Breathe on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Residents of Somerset and Wicomico want the state to investigate the air for pollutants coming from chicken manure. Their elected officials don’t see the need.
What Are Free-Range Chickens?
Chickens and laying hens that have continuous access outside are considered “free-range” as labeled by the USDA. For egg-producing hens, this access must be available throughout their laying cycle. The outside area provided for the chickens is often enclosed by...
What Is the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act?
In 1971, President Richard Nixon signed the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, the first federal legislation of its kind designated to protect the nation’s wild horse population on both federal and private land. Essentially, the wild horses in the United States...
What Is Cage-Free Poultry?
Cage-free is a labeling term regulated by the USDA. It refers to eggs that require hens to be raised in an enclosed facility or building where they have unlimited access to food and water. Hens are also allowed to roam free as opposed to being raised in battery cages....
