Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 06/29/07
June 30th, 2007 1:36 pm by Kelly Garbato———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Farm Sanctuary – info [at] farmsanctuary.org
Date: Jun 29, 2007 4:28 PM
Subject: Farm Sanctuary’s E-News & Action Alert 06/29/07
Cruelty, Waste and Corruption in Farm Bill Challenged
Farm Sanctuary has partnered with Brighter Green (brightergreen.org/brightergreen.php?id=2) to produce a white paper on the 2007 Farm Bill, a piece of legislation that comes up for debate in Washington, DC every five to seven years. Our white paper challenges the factory farming mentality that has governed U.S. farm policy in recent decades, which subsidizes cruel animal farming systems, while failing to adequately support healthy, sustainable plant-based agriculture. In addition, we are fighting two harmful provisions in the 2007 Farm Bill – a 12 million subsidy for the veal industry and a provision that would undermine the ability of states to outlaw cruel farming systems, as was done last year in Arizona through a citizen’s ballot initiative. Find out how you can help!
White Paper: www.farmsanctuary.org/media/pr_farmbill_whitepaper.htm
Discarded Dairy Calves Bounce Back from Neglect
Billy’s the joker. Casey’s laid back. And Phoenix is a real sweetheart—though a little on the stubborn side. It’s sobering to think that just a few scant months ago they could’ve all been described using the same term: dead.
But these three calves got a shot at life, thanks to a Farm Sanctuary investigator who pulled them off of a truck bound for a slaughterhouse. The calves are all survivors of an industrialized dairy farm, discarded less than 24 hours after their birth. At our California Shelter, Billy, Casey and Phoenix got the medical attention they needed to become thriving, healthy boys. Read more.
Fun on the Farm With The Mountain Goats
Music lovers from across the country and overseas traveled to the New York Shelter on June 16 and 17 for ZOOP! The benefit concert, featuring John Darnielle and Peter Hughes of The Mountain Goats and Perry Wright of The Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers, certainly rocked the rafters of our People Barn! Not only were thousands of dollars raised, but the 200 fans in attendance also witnessed the kind of life all farm animals should have. Read more and view event photos.
Help Farm Animals While You Shop!
We invite you to apply for the Farm Sanctuary MasterCard. Each time you use the card as you shop, dine and travel, a percentage of each purchase goes to Farm Sanctuary. Also, when others comment on the adorable farm animal on your MasterCard, you will have a perfect opportunity to teach them about the plight of farm animals and Farm Sanctuary’s efforts. Please call and apply today.
In the News
Kulongoski Signs Ban On Pig Breeding ‘Gestation Crates’
OPB News, June 28, 2007
You May Want To Reconsider Foie Gras
Chicago Tribune, June 26, 2007
New ‘Superbug’ Strain Spreading in Meat, Warns Study
Nutraingredients.com, June 25, 2007
When Activists Attack
Chicago Reader, June 22, 2007
In the Store
About Farm Sanctuary
Photo via decade_resister
Farm Sanctuary is the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, we have worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the “food animal” industry through research and investigations, legal and legislative actions, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Our shelters in Watkins Glen, NY and Orland, CA provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. For more information about Farm Sanctuary or our programs, please visit farmsanctuary.org or call 607-583-2225. To become a Farm Sanctuary member or to make a donation today using our secure online form, please visit: www.farmsanctuary.org/join/donate2.htm. For updates on previous action alerts, please visit: www.farmsanctuary.org/actionalerts/update.htm.
Please forward and distribute widely! Thank you.
Farm Sanctuary, P.O. Box 150 Watkins Glen, NY 14891
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