The Agriculture Improvement Act, or “Farm Bill,” is the most important legislation shaping United States food systems. Passed only twice per decade, the bill determines how we grow, distribute, and dispose of food in the United States, and is therefore responsible for the immense harm today's food systems cause to farmed animals, people, and the planet.

Women who entered animal behavior sciences have shifted the field by offering perspectives that challenged and differed from the majority. As the 36th celebration of Women’s History Month is underway, we are proud of our women-led research team as they aim to contribute to the field of animal behavior and play a role in making science more accessible for others.

This Valentine's Day, guests gathered at Farm Sanctuary to meet our rescued residents, eat vegan treats, and enjoy a speaking presentation with Gene Baur and special guest, Wayne Hsiung.

Farm Sanctuary continues our work in a diverse coalition of organizations officially endorsing the Farm System Reform Act (FSRA) (HR 797 / S 271). This common-sense legislation restricts the expansion and abuses of factory farms, which have been proven to harm animals, communities, and the environment.

Today’s food systems work for nearly no one. Here at Farm Sanctuary, we are working across movements to fight the worst harms of animal agriculture and to “build the good” – just and sustainable food systems that support animals, people, and the planet.

Whether you’re a long time vegan or just dipping your toes into the movement, getting into a new cookbook is a great way to explore new foods and broaden your horizons – and maybe even find a recipe to pass down in your own family! Though this list is not at all exhaustive, below are 8 cookbooks by Black authors we recommend to get you started.

Building on outreach to more than 2,000 organizations over 20 months, the D.C. Roundtable will lead to a series of roadmaps to help transition us away from the status quo — one that misuses resources and hurts nearly all of us — to one that is more just, compassionate, and sustainable for people, animals, and our shared environment.

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.

This year, make a heartfelt, homemade chocolate dessert. We’re swooning over this not-too-sweet, moist vegan chocolate cake recipe, which is sure to become so beloved you’ll have to make it year-round.