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.

In 1975, Professor Peter Singer published his seminal book, "Animal Liberation." This critical work illuminated the oppression humans impose on other animals and helped spur the modern animal rights movement. This year, after a complete revision the updated book will be re-released as “Animal Liberation Now'' and published in the US on May 23. Peter is also embarking on a global speaking tour to launch the book. Learn about the tour, and watch a 2022 conversation between Gene Baur and Peter Singer.

Throughout March and April 2023, Farm Sanctuary co-hosted Shift the Farm Bill satellite parties at 10 universities nationwide. From Portland, Oregon, to St. Petersburg, Florida, students across the country connected with fellow advocates, lobbied for transformative state and federal food policy bills, and enjoyed some delicious, local, plant-based food.

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.

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.