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Alan Herscovici, Senior Researcher, Truth About Fur

Alan Herscovici, Senior Researcher, Truth About Fur

Alan Herscovici is the senior researcher and writer for Truth About Fur. Alan was raised in a fur family. His grandfather came to Canada in 1913 as a young fur artisan, having learned the craft from his own father in Paris. Alan’s father was a respected Canadian fur manufacturer and sales agent. After receiving his BA from McGill University (First Class Honours, Political Science and Economics) and an MA from the University of Sussex (Political Economy), Alan worked as a writer, freelance journalist and communications consultant. Alan’s published work includes the award-winning Second Nature: The Animal-Rights Controversy (CBC, 1985; General Publishing, 1991), the first book to present a balanced critique of the animal-rights philosophy from an environmental and social justice perspective. From 1997 to 2016, he served as Executive Vice-President of the Fur Council of Canada where he initiated pioneering programs to increase understanding and appreciation of the fur trade including, notably, www.Furisgreen.com. He shares his life with a pampered Lab-Golden rescue dog, an aquarium of fish, the latest in a long series of budgerigars, and some wonderful humans.

Why Fur Is the Ethical Clothing Choice
Morality & Ethics September 14, 2016 March 1, 2021

Why Fur Is the Ethical Clothing Choice

Is fur an ethical clothing choice? The media often seem confused about this question, acknowledging the resurgence of fur in designer collections while uncritically reporting…

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Alcide Giroux: My First 60 Years Enjoying Nature as a Trapper
Environment & Conservation, Trapping & Hunting June 30, 2016 February 21, 2021

Alcide Giroux: My First 60 Years Enjoying Nature as a Trapper

True life stories of a Métis trapper and his love for the land, his family and friends A primary goal of Truth About Fur…

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Neal Jotham: A Life Dedicated to Humane Trapping
Environment & Conservation, Morality & Ethics, Trapping & Hunting March 10, 2016 February 21, 2021

Neal Jotham: A Life Dedicated to Humane Trapping

Neal Jotham has played a central role in promoting animal welfare through Canada’s world-leading trap research and testing program for the past 50 years….

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5 Reasons Why PETA Won’t Make Me Ditch My Canada Goose
Environment & Conservation, Misinformation, Most Popular, Trapping & Hunting February 19, 2016 February 24, 2021

5 Reasons Why PETA Won’t Make Me Ditch My Canada Goose

It is minus 23 degrees Celsius (-32C with the wind-chill) but I am snug as a bug in my Canada Goose parka as I…

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A Year on a Mink Farm. Part 4: Fur Time
Farming January 13, 2016 February 27, 2021

A Year on a Mink Farm. Part 4: Fur Time

Have you ever visited a mink farm? Would you like to know more about how farmed mink are raised and cared for? Senior Truth…

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Does PETA Campaign Promote Violence Against Women?
Animal Rights December 2, 2015 February 21, 2021

Does PETA Campaign Promote Violence Against Women?

Violence against women – murdering them even – is acceptable if they are wearing fur. That is the message of the latest shock-and-awe campaign…

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Ten Lessons from 30 Years Battling Animal Rights
Animal Rights November 9, 2015 February 21, 2021

Ten Lessons from 30 Years Battling Animal Rights

Thirty years! The other day I suddenly realised that this is the 30th anniversary of the publication my book Second Nature: The Animal-Rights Controversy….

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A Personal Voyage to the Origins of Fox Farming
Cultural Heritage, Farming September 23, 2015 February 27, 2021

A Personal Voyage to the Origins of Fox Farming

As we cross Confederation Bridge – the graceful, 13-kilometer, engineering marvel that links New Brunswick to beautiful Prince Edward Island in Canada’s far east…

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A Year on a Mink Farm. Part 3: Growing Up
Farming September 17, 2015 February 21, 2021

A Year on a Mink Farm. Part 3: Growing Up

Have you ever visited a mink farm? Would you like to know more about how farmed mink are raised and cared for? Senior Truth About…

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