Episode #17
Matthew Dominguez on Stopping the Save Our Bacon Act
Our seventeenth guest is Matthew Dominguez, the U.S. Executive Director at Compassion in World Farming, where he leads a team dedicated to improving the welfare of farmed animals and advancing a food system that is better for animals, people, and the planet. With more than 15 years of experience in animal welfare and food policy, he has driven major corporate commitments and public policy reforms for farmed animals and regenerative agriculture. The grandson of a cattle rancher, Matt brings a unique and grounded perspective to conversations about food, farming, and animal welfare. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. NOTE: The Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to mark up the Farm Bill this Thursday, August 6th, when the Save Our Bacon Act (SOBA) could still be added as an amendment. Now is the time to speak out. Contact Your US Senator BY THURSDAY, AUGUST 6TH TO STOP SOBA: https://secure.humaneworld.org/page/186341/action/1?ea.tracking.id=web_aa SHARE this post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVq3KegFueE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdominguez/ Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_t_dominguez/ Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback
