Episode 127: Andrew deCoriolis of Farm Forward

The Checkout speaks with humane farming advocate Andrew deCoriolis on ending factory farming and promoting a better food system.

Andrew deCoriolis is the Executive Director of Farm Forward where he advocates for safe, healthy, and humane animal farming. Andrew is an expert in animal welfare standards and certifications. He works with food companies, universities and cities to help them improve the welfare of animals and increase the proportion of plant based food in their supply chains. Andrew was responsible for creating and launching the Leadership Circle, a program aimed at helping institutions source more humane food. Andrew’s work at Farm Forward has been covered in leading periodicals including The New York Times, Fast Company, and Civil Eats. Andrew is currently an advisor to the WellBeings charity, the Game Changers Institute, The Good Food Purchasing Program, and the State Innovation Exchange. Andrew lives in San Francisco with his partner, son and rescue mutt Tater Tot.   

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Episode #127 Notes

1:00 - What is Farm Forward?

2:00 - What is factory farming, and how do you define it?

5:00 - What are zoonatic pandemics?

9:00 - How avian bird flu has affected food prices.

16:00 - On learnings from COVID-19.

19:00 - On transitioning to a better food system, and impacts on the way people access food and eat.

24:00 - On adjusting our diets to reduce meat intake.

29:30 - Farm Forward’s report on chicken labelling and greenwashing.

33:30 - On issues with food certifications.

36:00 - Disease resistance in animals.