Poultry Farmer Craig Watts Blows the Whistle on Industry
We left today to head South to meet another important player in the quest for a fair treatment of American farmers. We interviewed Craig Watts, a chicken farmer that has been […]
We left today to head South to meet another important player in the quest for a fair treatment of American farmers. We interviewed Craig Watts, a chicken farmer that has been in the spotlight for many years after publicly speaking about the problems of industrial chicken production.
His story starts several years ago when he first approached his integrator to point out the contradictions he experienced in his chicken houses (and paycheck), expecting some sort of explanation. Since his questions were not answered, turned to the media to raise public awareness, hoping to get the attention of the company. Over the years he has become a sort of celebrity in the poultry industry, but he is not done talking yet.
We spoke with him about the power imbalance between the industry and the farmer in a system that keeps the farmers, their families, and their chickens “under the thumb” of the companies.
To hear more of his story, click on the links below:
RAFI:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3ZPeA8kjKw
Compassion in World Farming:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE9l94b3x9U
PBS Foods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm5MdlDeEk0
