Cage Free vs. Caged Egg Production

Topic: Cage Free vs Caged Egg Production Host: Kirsten Pigg Guest: Peyton Hopkins and Pri Summary: Eggs are a widely consumed product to consumers around the world. As consumers come more and more aware of where their food comes from, debate has formed on how egg laying hens should be housed. In today’s episode we will discuss the difference between caged and free range egg production. Teaching Guide: Objectives: I am able to explain the key differences between free and caged egg production systems. I can identify two supporting arguments of caged systems and two supporting arguments of free range systems. I can create my own opinion on this topic based off previous knowledge and the information provided in the podcast. Pre-listening Questions: What do I already know about caged vs free range egg production? What is something I am curious about prior to listening to the podcast? Based on prior knowledge of this topic, what is your opinion on caged vs free range egg production? Guided Questions: How many acres did Peyton Hopkins work on? According to Peyton Hopkins, what is the biggest challenge in free range operations? True or False: Caged eggs are cheaper than free range From a business stand point, why does Pri support caged production systems? Which guest works on a regenerative farm in the panhandle of Florida? Post-listening Questions: Explain at least 2 key differences of caged vs free range egg production. Identify two supporting arguments for caged systems and two supporting arguments for free range systems. What is your opinion on caged vs free range egg production systems? Which method do you support? Rubric and Answer Key: Level 1- 1 pt - Does not explain the key differences, does not identify supporting arguments for either egg production type, and does not state their opinion on the topic. Level 2- 2 pt - Only identifies 1 key difference, only identifies only one supporting argument of each side, and states their opinion on the topic. Level 3- 3 pt - identifies at least two key differences, identifies two arguments on each side, and states their opinion on the topic. Answer Key: Guided Questions: 2000 acres Predators True From a business standpoint, it is simply cheaper to produce eggs in caged systems. Peyton Hopkins