California Proposition 12 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Proposition 12?
A
Law that says that anyone who wants to sell pork must abide by what experts say are “arbitrary and non-scientific livestock housing requirements”
2
Q
What does the amendment to Prop 12 say?
A
Enclosures for sows must be large enough for the sows to turn around without touching the sides of the enclosure.
3
Q
How much would proposition 12 cost operations with existing barns?
A
$770 million for 77 million sows (average cost of $10/pig)
4
Q
How much pork do Californians consume?
A
13%
5
Q
How much pork does California import for consumption?
A
99.87%
6
Q
How many hogs does California produce?
A
99,000
