The Journal of Values-Based Leadership Volume 9 Article 6 Issue 1 Winter/Spring 2016 January 2016 Farm Sanctuary: Caring for our Planet (Interview with Gene Baur) Elizabeth Gingerich
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[email protected]. FARM SANCTUARY Interview with Founder and President, Gene Baur June 19, 2015 - Watkins Glen, NY Forward: In April, 2015, Gene Baur launched his second book, “Living the Farm Sanctuary Life” which exposes the extent and level of cruelty shown toward animals – particularly those typically associated with factory farms and slaughterhouses. Whereas historically, ethical leadership has been associated with human activities, Baur has crusaded, over the course of three decades, to expose people’s inhumane treatment of these animals, their sentient features − as juxtaposed to their treatment as mere commodities, and the degradation of the environment, human health, and biodiversity associated with commercial farming. Environment and Health Problems: According to the Food and Agricultural Organization for the United Nations (FAO): Livestock production is the largest user of agricultural land either for grazing or growing feed.