Missy pig, born on Halloween, had a grim and haunting start to life. She spent her days alone in a solitary pen—a nightmare for pigs, who are social beings and grow distressed without friends, enough space, and stimulation. People didn’t pay much attention to her, either. Now we know that Missy is a friendly and affectionate pig who enjoys attention (and deep belly rubs); however, the farmers who owned her didn’t see her as a friend but as a means of production.

Chrissy Tracey on recipe development, family history, and positivity

Chrissy Tracey on recipe development, family history, and positivity

Every year in the United States, the $40 billion dairy industry uses over 9 million cows for their milk—and slaughters 3 million more for food. The only way they can do this is by turning living beings into commodities, like a shaft of wheat or a quart of oil. How does that work? This is the story of the lives that the industry has turned into machines for milk and cheese.

Most teens can’t wait for their first set of wheels. Tyler’s car search took a very different turn after checking out a pop-up sale and finding a ram––the sheep kind, not the truck kind.

Letter to the Biden-Harris Administration Offering Recommendations to Shift Agriculture to a Just and Sustainable System

Bella and Vector—two sweet hens born with cross beaks—are #BetterTogether.

Join Farm Sanctuary for our virtual Sanctuary Speaker Series: Inspiring discussions with the change-makers and thought leaders whose ideas and actions move our mission forward.

Whether it’s deciding to go vegan to improve your health or choosing to eat plant-based foods to save the lives of animals, changing your diet and lifestyle is exciting! Here’s a useful guide to help make the transition smoother.