On February 23, 2023, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled North Carolina's Property Protection Act (the Act) as unconstitutional, more specifically noting that undercover investigations and whistleblowing are activities protected by the First Amendment. The Act was one in a long line of “Ag-Gag” laws that have been proposed across the United States in recent years. This ruling follows nearly five years of litigation instigated by a coalition of public interest groups: PETA, ALDF, Center for Food Safety, Food & Water Watch, Government Accountability Project, ASPCA, Farm Forward, and Farm Sanctuary who challenged the Act for its clear violation of the most fundamental of citizens' First Amendment rights.

We created Maya's Legacy Society to expand our lifesaving work in her honor. To mark Maya's 35th rescue anniversary, we asked some of our Legacy Society members to share why they joined and how they hope to support a more just and compassionate world for all beings.

Farm Sanctuary's humane educators are excited to offer monthly virtual webinar-style presentations for K-4 classrooms, which will take place throughout the 2023-24 school year!

This month, in honor of Hilda’s 36th rescue anniversary, we are proud to highlight some of our Hilda Club members. Thank you for joining us in building a more just and compassionate world for all.