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9/9/2024Blog
9/9/2024
The importance of taking action for farmed animals
CIWF often sends our supporters petitions to sign, letters to send, and invitations to in-person rallies and events. But sometimes we are asked the question—does taking action really make a difference?
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9/5/2024
Four reasons we support the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act
Learn why Compassion in World Farming supports the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act of 2023. Discover how this legislation could transform factory farming, improve animal welfare, and promote a more humane and sustainable food system.
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8/29/2024
Plant-Based Eating on Welfare
My journey with plant-based eating, and how being on food stamps helped me become and remain plant-based for the health of the planet.
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8/23/2024
Why Octopuses Should Never Be Farmed
Discover the remarkable intelligence of octopuses and why their unique abilities make them wholly unsuitable for farming. Learn why protecting these sentient creatures from exploitation is crucial for their welfare and the environment.
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8/15/2024
Human Faces: Virginia Drath
Meet Virginia Drath, an 82-year-old Wisconsin farmer fighting against the devastating impact of mega-dairies on her community. Discover how factory farming is polluting water, harming residents, and destroying the environment.
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8/8/2024
The Making of the Megafarm Map
Discover how CIWF mapped U.S. megafarms using USDA data. Explore our interactive map and learn how you can help with our CAFO moratorium toolkit.
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8/5/2024
Lily the Octopus Defender Makes a Splash with U.S. Legislators
Discover how 10-year-old advocate Lily Niederhofer is making waves against octopus farming. Learn about her inspiring journey across the US West Coast, her impactful presentations, and the movement to ban octopus farming worldwide.
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7/29/2024
How Can Chicken Welfare Be Improved?
For National Chicken Wing Day, we explore the often-overlooked welfare issues in industrial chicken farming. Learn how you can make a difference for millions of chickens by supporting humane farming practices and standards.
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7/24/2024
Are Cage-Free Eggs Healthy?
Discover the health benefits of cage-free eggs. Learn about their nutritional advantages, potential food safety, and why they are considered a more humane choice for conscientious consumers.
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7/17/2024
HUMAN FACES: Jessie Jarmon, North Carolina
Explore the impact of intensive pig farming in eastern North Carolina through the compelling story of Jessie Jarmon, a military veteran turned advocate. Discover the environmental and public health challenges posed by CAFOs.
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