Feeding the World with Eggs: How the International Egg Foundation Builds Sustainable Farms
APR 14, 202640 MIN
Feeding the World with Eggs: How the International Egg Foundation Builds Sustainable Farms
APR 14, 202640 MIN
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Send us Fan MailThe International Egg Foundation is building an infrastructure of hope across nutritionally disadvantaged regions — and the humble egg is at the center of it.When a teacher reported her students were getting loud, wild, and "naughty" after a school started serving eggs, that complaint was actually proof something was finally working. Children who'd been running on empty now had enough protein to act like kids again.In this episode, Brandon Mulnix sits down with Cassy Price, the first dedicated staff member of the International Egg Foundation (IEF), to unpack how the global egg industry is building sustainable 400 to 1,000-bird farms that turn parents into entrepreneurs while feeding children who need it most.In this episode:The naughty kids story — what a teacher's complaint revealed about nutrition and energyHow IEF builds 400 to 1,000-bird farms that create local entrepreneurs and feed school programsThe Honduras First 1,000 Days of Life program — and how one 400-bird barn became a 3,000-hen operationThe Eswatini breakthrough: hard-boiled eggs preserved for 30 days without refrigeration in extreme heatHow younger leaders and employees can plug into meaningful philanthropy through the egg industryAbout Cassy Price: Cassy Price is the first dedicated staff member of the International Egg Foundation, based in Shropshire, England. She transitioned from the International Egg Commission to lead IEF full time in 2022 and oversees programs across 10 countries.Resources:Cassy Price on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassy-price-98a8b153/International Egg Foundation: https://internationaleggfoundation.orgPrism Controls — farm automation and controls technology for poultry producers: https://www.prismcontrols.com?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=poultry_leadership&utm_content=ep46The Poultry Leadership Podcast is hosted by Brandon Mulnix, Director of Sales and Marketing at Prism Controls. New episodes every Wednesday.Prism ControlsPrism Controls — Farm automation & controls technology for poultry producers. 45 years of expertise.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Hosted by Brandon Mulnix - Director of Sales - Prism ControlsThe Poultry Leadership Podcast is only possible because of its sponsor, Prism ControlsFind out more about them at www.prismcontrols.com