This program makes use of the FACTA database and well over a decade of experience in AW auditing.
Like fraud detection and prevention, this audit determines the AW risk to the corporation and brand. To be eligible for this audit, a FACTA Quality Audit must first be conducted. Then, data from the client farm is compared with peer organizations to determine relative strengths and weaknesses in the AW program. This audit also includes a comparison of data from the client farm with data from the industry in a benchmark type format. The client will know where they stand in their peer industry group. Information on every aspect of the animal welfare program is included.
Jacquelyn Babcock
Director
Jacquelyn joined Farm Animal Care Training and Auditing in 2018; she uses her diverse animal species background to conduct animal welfare audits. Jacquelyn continues to learn and gain knowledge in all species for auditing livestock production.
Kalyn Strahley
Animal Welfare Auditor
Kalyn joined FACTA in September of 2022. She grew up in Northwest Ohio, where she was an active member in 4-H and FFA. Her time in youth agriculture organizations eventually led her to the Ohio State University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. Her love for agriculture and animals is what led her to her current role with FACTA.
Emma Gurney
Animal Welfare Auditor
Emma grew up in north central Ohio on her family farm where she was heavily involved in 4-H and FFA. She attended The Ohio State University obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. She previously worked at OSU Waterman Dairy and has had summer internships in both the agronomy field and swine production. When not working, you can find her reading a book or spending time with friends and family.
Marina Demaine
Report Processor
Marina joined FACTA in May of 2023. She grew up in Scottsdale, AZ and attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, where she earned degrees in Linguistics and Philosophy with an emphasis in ethics. While in school she worked for the University’s College of Agriculture, School of Plant Sciences assisting their team of faculty and staff. Since graduation, Marina’s work has focused on technical writing and internal policy and procedure audits. When not at work she enjoys spending time reading and writing about European history.
WHAT WE VALUE
Quality
We are determined to provide the highest quality audit services, training, and technical certification which is exactly why operators, like you, rely on and place their trust in us.
Advanced Technology
FACTA only uses the most up to date technology and standards when it comes to animal welfare. That is why we developed our exclusive bi-lingual online training and certification programs.
Clear Communication
Clear communication is a must have in our line of business. The ultimate take away from out services is a wealth of critical information made available to management, animal caretakers, and consumers.
Relationships
We value relationships with our clients, and our 40-year relationship to the financial and economic side of food production results in a deep understanding of your business.