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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.

Lily the Octopus Defender Makes a Splash with US Legislators

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.

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.

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.

HUMAN FACES: Jessie Jarmon, North Carolina

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.

Food Justice and Eggs: Access to Ethical Eating for All

7/16/2024

Food Justice and Eggs: Access to Ethical Eating for All

Explores the intersection of food justice and farmed animal welfare. Learn how stigma, policy and farming practices impact access to ethical food choices. Discover ways to support a more equitable and compassionate food system for all.

From Paradise to Feedlot: The Hidden Suffering of Hawai’i's Calves

6/20/2024

From Paradise to Feedlot: The Hidden Suffering of Hawai’i's Calves

Discover the hidden cruelty and inefficiency of live calf exports from Hawai’i to California. Our investigation follows the harrowing journey of calves from Honolulu to a Northern California feedlot, revealing the inhumane conditions of this…

Tennessee expands access to higher welfare eggs for lower-income families through WIC, as data shows cost concerns unfounded

6/13/2024

Tennessee expands access to higher welfare eggs for lower-income families through WIC, as data shows cost concerns unfounded

Tennessee becomes the 36th state to authorize cage-free and organic eggs for WIC participants, enhancing benefits without increasing costs. Discover how this change supports nutrition, dignity, and market resilience in our latest blog.

5/21/2024

What is live animal export?

Discover the hidden world of live animal exports in industrial agriculture. Uncover the harsh realities animals face during international journeys and learn why several countries are banning this practice.