Factory Farm (Noun)
Meaning
A large-scale farming enterprise.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Many people choose to buy their meat and dairy products from small local farms instead of a factory farm that prioritizes profit over animal welfare.
- A large portion of the nation's eggs and meat are produced in a factory farm setting that uses massive cages to hold the animals.
- To save on labor costs, a factory farm typically implements technology such as robotic feeding and egg collecting systems.
- Free-range eggs often command a higher price in stores due to consumer dissatisfaction with factory farm treatment of hens.
- Food that is certified "Animal Welfare Approved" can assure buyers that the item did not come from a factory farm and meets stricter treatment guidelines.