Increases in global food demand have resulted in millions of farm animals being raised in crowded conditions on fewer and larger farms. This is problematic for the environment, human health and farm animal welfare. Find out how you can make eating choices that will help improve the lives of farm animals, your health and the planet we all share.
As you are browsing through the meat section at the supermarket you may see a ‘grass-fed’ beef label. This label implies the beef came from cattle who lived better lives, but is there truth to this claim, or is it just a clever marketing tactic to get well-intentioned people like you to buy more beef?
On December 1st, 2018 the rules changed for farm animal antibiotic use. Learn more about what has changed and why this is a big win for humans and animals.
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