Bethesda Farms

Total Score1390

As a non-profit company, Bethesda Farm states that it dedicates all profits from the sale of eggs to the communities in which it is a part. In local schools, they say they build “community microfarms” that give students the chance to plant, care for and harvest fresh fruits and vegetables. Bethesda Farm states that they support the Northeast Florida STEM2 Hub that fosters equitable access to STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Medicine). Proceeds from Publix in northeast Florida are dedicated to this mission.

Ownership Structure100
Average Flock Size100
Single or Double Henhouses100
Other Certifications (bonus points)0
Organic Certifier100
Commitment to Organics100
Indoor Space per Bird0
Indoor Enrichments100
Litter Management0
Natural Light100
Outdoor Space per Bird100
Popholes/Exit to the Outdoors100
Outdoor Enrichments100
Outdoor Space Exemptions90
Outdoor Management System100
Manure Handling System0
Forced Molting0
Beak Trimming0
Laying Hen Lifespan0
Use of Spent Hens0
Death Loss Rate0
Pullets0
Pullet Access to Outdoors50
Feed Produced on Farm50
US Grown Feed100
Soy in Feed
Synthetic Amino Acids0
Disclosure Rate0