The U.S. Dairy industry is in deep trouble. Family scale farmers are losing their farms at a record rate. Workers are underpaid, exploited, and face dangerous conditions. Animal welfare is often neglected. What are the solutions?

This panel will lift up the groundbreaking work being done by the group Migrant Justice whose Milk with Dignity program is offering real, enforceable solutions. We’ll also talk about some of the pitfalls out there and address how to look out for corporate fair-washing of the industry. There is also an upcoming standard that fails to address key issues but has big marketing efforts behind it.

BIO:
Anna Canning manages campaigns for Fair World Project, where she co-edits and coordinates the biannual For A Better World magazine and runs the annual World Fair Trade Day retailer program. She has nearly 15 years of experience all along the supply chain working for companies that are leaders in the movement for authentic fair trade in the natural foods industry.