What we believe, we may not know?

My friend and partner in my project, Karen, and I have gone to three locations asking 25 consumers at each location their perspectives on the industry and preferences in their eggs.

Its interesting to me to see how many people do not quite understand why they buy what they do or even what it is.

For example, a common misconception is about the hens diet. Although the Organic market is small and mostly a niche market, there are those that buy it thinking that it is a healthier, nutrient richer product. Yet, when asked if the hens diet affects their purchasing preference, they answer with not really or even not at all. Now, this is very contradicting due to the fact that the main idea of organic is their feed.
Organic poultry must have access to the outdoors according to the United States Code of Federal Regulations; 7 CFR 205.239 and must also be fed with organic certified feeds meaning free from GMO's (Genetically modified Organisms) or antibiotics.

Now this is just one type of niche market in the poultry industry and it amazes me how many of us do not know the facts about what we buy.



Truthfully,
This kind of scares me!!! It makes me wonder What I personally do not know about certain things I buy, believe, and think?

Do you know what you are buying? Do you know the other options and types available? Why do you grab this type of product instead of that? Who or what told you your information? Are they reliable?

These are all questions that I believe every person should take into consideration before making a decision on where you stand OR AT LEAST before you criticize anyone else for their view point.

However, I am the type of person who will work toward working out an answer when a problem arises and yes I have figured out the perfect answer!
It is called:  EDUCATION!

Yes, you as consumers, voters, and members of this nation and world have the opportunity to know what you are buying and what to believe.
Everyone has their opinions, ideas, beliefs, and preferences and you are entitled to them.

My hope is that this blog educates you on the knowledge I have of the poultry industry!
God Bless and have a great week!!
~AMie