Effective Jan 2008, UW Oshkosh will now be offering cage free eggs for their dining services. According to a Fox News story, UWO uses approximately 80,000 eggs in a given school year.
"Confining hens inside tiny cages so small they can't even spread their wings is cruel and inhumane," said Paul Shapiro, senior director of The HSUS' factory farming campaign. "UW Oshkosh is joining a growing number of colleges in moving away from using eggs from caged hens. The Humane Society of the United States encourages other schools to follow its example."
This effort continues a positive trend on campus, in which Fair Trade, Organic, Shade Grown coffee was made available sometime in 2006. Congratulations to the effort made by students and staff to implement these socially responsible changes.
As apparent by the senior student interviewed in the Fox News story, half of the puzzle is still missing. While it is great that these changes are taking effect, it is equally important that the population utilizing these resources understand what they are consuming and why it is important to follow such socially responsible practices. This is necessary for continuation and success of these efforts on campus, as well as for the spread of such practices beyond the isolated gates of the school.
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