Opposing Factory Farms

pic_farmsnotfactories_090427 Factory farms threaten public health, the environment, and surrounding communities. This section contains resources to help you protect your family and community from the harmful impacts of these industrial facilities. For more information about the problems caused by factory farms, visit our About Factory Farms page.

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Activist Resources:

Guide to Confronting a Factory Farm – SRA Project’s step-by-step guide to organizing your community to oppose a proposed or existing factory farm.
Factsheets & Activist Materials – Includes factsheets and brochures to educate your community, public officials, and the media, along with a collection of signs and slogans you can use to raise awareness about the harmful impacts of factory farms.
Photos & Videos – Our photo gallery includes photos of factory farms, manure lagoons, waste application, and activist efforts to protect their communities, along with photos of socially responsible farms. Use these images to convince others of the devastating impact of industrial agriculture. This section also contains a list of videos about factory farms.
Resources in Your State – A list of useful resources for each US state, including state organizations, local regulatory agencies, studies/reports, and important news.
Resources in Canada – Organizations, regulatory agencies, and useful studies/reports for activists in Canada.
Other Organizations & Publications – Websites, blogs, email lists, books, and other organizations that provide information or assistance to those fighting factory farms.

Promoting Socially Responsible Agriculture:

Fortunately, factory farms aren’t the only ones producing food! Learn how to support and promote socially responsible agriculture in our Reclaiming Agriculture and Reclaiming Food sections.