"As somebody who was always fairly compassionate and empathetic; has a big, soft heart; and cries at every animal movie, it just made no sense that I ate meat," filmmaker Kevin Smith reflected during a recent visit with the rescued residents of Farm Sanctuary's Southern California Shelter.

“This’ll be the first year that we’re breaking the chain with tradition... nobody’s going to be eating any bird.” — Kevin Smith

After nearly losing her life, a young goat named Alice is getting the fresh start she needs at Farm Sanctuary’s Southern California Shelter and winning the hearts of all she meets.

If your school is anything like ours, starting a new club will require a teacher sponsor and your principal’s approval. Lucky for us, both happened immediately.

The odds were against little Rufio from the start: Born disabled on a family-operated goat farm, he had two strikes against him as soon as he was born.

Suit Seeks USDA Compliance with FOIA

Barns where terrified animals lived in complete darkness, where a lack of air flow caused the air to reek of ammonia and food and water were nowhere to be found.

Whether signing petitions and writing letters to ban cruelties on farms or using your social following to tell stories and share information, you can make a big difference for farm animals workers, farmers, communities, and the planet.

There are so many great movies, books, websites, and other resources out there to keep people informed and up-to-date about our food system. Here's a comprehensive list of some of our favorites.