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Historic Supreme Court Victory: For Farm Animals and California Voters
LOS ANGELES - (May 11, 2023) - In a historic day for animals and California voters, the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld Proposition 12. The law, enacted in 2018 by voter initiative with nearly two-thirds su…
LOS ANGELES - (May 11, 2023) - In a historic day for animals and California voters, the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld Proposition 12. The law, enacted in 2018 by voter initiative with nearly two-thirds support, protects pregnant mother pigs from extreme confinement. It also bans the use of veal crates (for calves), battery cages (for egg-laying hens), and prohibits the sale of products from such inhumane systems in the state of California.
LOS ANGELES - (May 11, 2023) - In a historic day for animals and California voters, the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld Proposition 12. The law, enacted in 2018 by voter initiative with nearly two-thirds support, protects pregnant mother pigs from extreme confinement. It also bans the use of veal crates (for calves), battery cages (for egg-laying hens), and prohibits the sale of products from such inhumane systems in the state of California.

May 12, 2023

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As Farm Bill Approaches, Farm Sanctuary Hosts “Roundtable Review of U.S. Food Systems” on Capitol Hill
Farm Sanctuary hosted a “Roundtable Review of U.S. Food Systems” on Capitol Hill, sponsored by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), with additional in-person remarks from Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA), the United States Department of…
Farm Sanctuary hosted a “Roundtable Review of U.S. Food Systems” on Capitol Hill, sponsored by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), with additional in-person remarks from Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and advocates from key national and community-based organizations, including Farm Action, The Center for Biological Diversity, The Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute, and Corbin Hill Food Project.
Farm Sanctuary hosted a “Roundtable Review of U.S. Food Systems” on Capitol Hill, sponsored by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), with additional in-person remarks from Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and advocates from key national and community-based organizations, including Farm Action, The Center for Biological Diversity, The Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute, and Corbin Hill Food Project.

February 2, 2023

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Sarah Silverman, Rainn Wilson, and More Speak Out for Turkeys
As millions of turkeys are killed amid the worst outbreak of avian influenza in recent history, Farm Sanctuary’s beloved Adopt a Turkey Project takes on critical urgency
As millions of turkeys are killed amid the worst outbreak of avian influenza in recent history, Farm Sanctuary’s beloved Adopt a Turkey Project takes on critical urgency
As millions of turkeys are killed amid the worst outbreak of avian influenza in recent history, Farm Sanctuary’s beloved Adopt a Turkey Project takes on critical urgency

December 8, 2022

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Farm Sanctuary Hosts First “Congressional Food System Staffer Appreciation Day”
As much of the political world looks to Election Day, Farm Sanctuary hosted 55 Congressional Staffers and 17 animal, nutrition, sustainability, justice, and farmer opportunity advocates to discuss food policy over vegan …
As much of the political world looks to Election Day, Farm Sanctuary hosted 55 Congressional Staffers and 17 animal, nutrition, sustainability, justice, and farmer opportunity advocates to discuss food policy over vegan food and drinks.
As much of the political world looks to Election Day, Farm Sanctuary hosted 55 Congressional Staffers and 17 animal, nutrition, sustainability, justice, and farmer opportunity advocates to discuss food policy over vegan food and drinks.

October 26, 2022

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This Mother’s Day, Alicia Silverstone Reflects on What Being a “Kind Mama” Means to Her
In a letter penned for Farm Sanctuary, the country’s premier farm animal sanctuary and advocacy organization, in support of their annual Adopt a Farm Animal Mother’s Day campaign.
In a letter penned for Farm Sanctuary, the country’s premier farm animal sanctuary and advocacy organization, in support of their annual Adopt a Farm Animal Mother’s Day campaign.
In a letter penned for Farm Sanctuary, the country’s premier farm animal sanctuary and advocacy organization, in support of their annual Adopt a Farm Animal Mother’s Day campaign.

May 3, 2022

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Farm Sanctuary is a Travel + Leisure Global Vision Award 2022 winner
Travel + Leisure’s Global Vision Awards spotlight changemakers who are creating more sustainable and responsible travel products, practices, and experiences.
Travel + Leisure’s Global Vision Awards spotlight changemakers who are creating more sustainable and responsible travel products, practices, and experiences.
Travel + Leisure’s Global Vision Awards spotlight changemakers who are creating more sustainable and responsible travel products, practices, and experiences.

March 15, 2022

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World’s fastest growing sustainability platform and Vegan Women Summit announce Farm Sanctuary as beneficiary
abillion and Vegan Women Summit celebrate International Women’s Day by announcing a new women-led beneficiary, Farm Sanctuary, America’s first farm animal Sanctuary and advocacy organization.
abillion and Vegan Women Summit celebrate International Women’s Day by announcing a new women-led beneficiary, Farm Sanctuary, America’s first farm animal Sanctuary and advocacy organization.
abillion and Vegan Women Summit celebrate International Women’s Day by announcing a new women-led beneficiary, Farm Sanctuary, America’s first farm animal Sanctuary and advocacy organization.

March 8, 2022

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Farm Sanctuary Levels Up with "The Game Changers" Executive Producer Nirva Kapasi Patel as New Board Chair
With an energized board of directors, the legacy nonprofit is addressing the human suffering inherent in animal agriculture
With an energized board of directors, the legacy nonprofit is addressing the human suffering inherent in animal agriculture
With an energized board of directors, the legacy nonprofit is addressing the human suffering inherent in animal agriculture

January 10, 2022

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USDA to Proactively Post Slaughter Records to Settle Lawsuit by AWI, Farm Sanctuary
In a huge win for transparency and accountability, the US Department of Agriculture has agreed to publicly disclose on its website records related to the treatment of animals in US slaughter plants to settle a lawsuit fi…
In a huge win for transparency and accountability, the US Department of Agriculture has agreed to publicly disclose on its website records related to the treatment of animals in US slaughter plants to settle a lawsuit filed by the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and Farm Sanctuary.
In a huge win for transparency and accountability, the US Department of Agriculture has agreed to publicly disclose on its website records related to the treatment of animals in US slaughter plants to settle a lawsuit filed by the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and Farm Sanctuary.

January 4, 2022

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Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara Want You to Adopt a Turkey
On Saturday, November 13, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara visited the rescued turkeys at the Acton, California location of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s founding farm animal sanctuary and advocacy organization.
On Saturday, November 13, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara visited the rescued turkeys at the Acton, California location of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s founding farm animal sanctuary and advocacy organization.
On Saturday, November 13, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara visited the rescued turkeys at the Acton, California location of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s founding farm animal sanctuary and advocacy organization.

December 3, 2021

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