Christian Gasset

7] and remains focused on sustainability over high profits. Christian Gasset was content making a living doing what he loved (“never going to be rich… happy with my lifestyle”[8]). The farm’s expenses

Comparison of Au Bon Canard (MN) and Backwater Foie Gras (LA) Farms— Side-by-Side Comparison of Au Bon Canard and Backwater Foie Gras

gue that their methods avoid these stressors – for example, Christian Gasset knocked on the barn door and spoke softly to his ducks before feeding them, to avoid startling them[11]. In essence, artisa

Comparison of Au Bon Canard (MN) and Backwater Foie Gras (LA) Farms— Artisanal vs. Industrial Foie Gras – Differences from Hudson Valley Producers

on Canard’s farm practices and scale, including quotes from Christian Gasset.) Au Bon Canard – Official Site – “Our History and Philosophy” and “Press” pages[55][1]. (Background on the founding by Chr

Comparison of Au Bon Canard (MN) and Backwater Foie Gras (LA) Farms— Sources

Caledonia, Minnesota is a one-family operation (the owner, Christian Gasset, is French and follows traditional methods). They raise only a few hundred male ducks at a time in open pens, hand-feed the

Economics of Foie Gras Production and Profitability— Specialization of Major Producers