[7] A Los Angeles Times article states that the book provides "the kind of wisdom that... deserves a place at the table with our greatest philosophers.
"[8] In a Huffington Post article, Natalie Portman cites the book as the source for her change "from a twenty-year vegetarian to a vegan activist.
"[9] A New York Magazine article criticizes the book as irritatingly inconclusive, as Foer "settles on the safest possible non-conclusion: vegetarianism is probably the best option.
"[10] Farm Forward helped adapt the book into the documentary Eating Animals[11] (2018), directed by Christopher Quinn and produced and narrated by Jonathan Safran Foer and Natalie Portman.
[14] The Leadership Circle program consults with large institutions, including universities, hospitals and businesses, to help them source animal products with third-party higher welfare certifications.
[15] Leadership Circle members include Bon Appetit Management Company, Airbnb, Dr. Bronner's, Hazon, UC Berkeley and Villanova University.
A heritage bird, according to the Livestock Conservancy, must be recognized as an American Poultry Association Standard breed, be able to mate naturally, live a long, productive, and pasture based life, and have a moderate to slow growth rate.
[24] Farm Forward and Buying Poultry work to maintain a clear and robust definition of heritage poultry—one that precludes the possibility of any industry loopholes.
The primary concern for poultry welfare in today's farming industry lies in the genetics of the birds, as modern breeding techniques often lead to suffering for chickens.
[25][26][27][28] Farm Forward aims to create a legal definition of heritage poultry in order to prevent the term from being used loosely for breeds that do not meet the genetic requirements.
Additionally, JIFA called upon Israelis and members of Jewish communities to boycott these products, and encouraged Americans to voice their opposition to such practices.
The initiative also encourages these leaders and institutions to create ethical food policies that address animal welfare in accordance with their specific faiths and values.