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  • Are the Foie Gras farms transparent and open for visitors?

    January 15, 2020 - by christopher@coraandkrist.com

    YES!  We have extended an invitation to all Elected Officials and media outlets to visit our farms and see first-hand…

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  • How do the Foie Gras farms in New York State compare to other types of animal farms?

    January 15, 2020 - by christopher@coraandkrist.com

    Our animals live lives that are more natural and comfortable than the vast majority of poultry, dairy, beef, and pork…

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  • How many people are employed by the Foie Gras farms in New York State?

    January 15, 2020 - by christopher@coraandkrist.com

    Foie Gras farms in the Catskills employ approximately 400 people.  This doesn’t include the many additional jobs associated with the…

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  • Are the ducks harvested only for their livers?

    January 15, 2020 - by christopher@coraandkrist.com

    No, we make use of all parts of the duck including meat, feathers, and offal in high-quality duck meat, natural…

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  • Are the ducks’ livers diseased?

    January 15, 2020 - by christopher@coraandkrist.com

    No, ducks are uniquely adapted to store fat in their liver when abundant food is available. While in mammals, extra…

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  • Does the feeding process hurt the ducks?

    January 15, 2020 - by christopher@coraandkrist.com

    No, the unique physiology of ducks allows for hand feeding that is stress-free, non-invasive and causes no discomfort. Ducks do…

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  • Is Foie Gras in New York State Cage Free?

    January 15, 2020 - by christopher@coraandkrist.com

    Unlike many poultry farms, we believe in providing conditions that allow for social interaction, exercise, and freedom of movement for…

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  • Is Foie Gras in New York State produced on a factory farm?

    January 15, 2020 - by christopher@coraandkrist.com

    No, our ducks are raised on small farms by attentive farmworkers, who care for each duck from birth to harvest. …

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  • What is Foie Gras?

    January 15, 2020 - by christopher@coraandkrist.com

    Foie Gras is the liver of a goose or duck, which is farm-raised and harvested for consumption.

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