Insects have become a concern for me after learning about their potential for well-being and suffering. The rapidly growing numbers of farmed insects and their impact on the environment are alarming. Currently, we farm around one trillion insects per year, and this number could reach up to 70 trillion by 2050. It's crucial to take action to prevent this from happening and protect their welfare.
We interviewed Amanda Hungerford, Farm Animal Welfare Program Officer at Open Philanthropy. Open Philanthropy is one of the largest funders of farmed animal welfare, giving tens of millions of dollars each year.
We spoke to Amanda about common misconceptions about Open Philanthropy's grantmaking, challenges with corporate campaigns, strategies that Amanda is excited about, and much more.
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