This year’s Hoe Down in Orland, California was magical.  People came from across the U.S. to connect with animal friends and be immersed among like minded citizens. The community feeling was palpable, commiserating with colleagues, dancing to live music under a warm starry sky, smiling, joyful.

Vegans comprise a tiny segment of the U.S. population (perhaps 1% or 2%). We can sometimes feel different, like outcasts among the mainstream. But at Farm Sanctuary, vegan is normal, and it’s a beautiful thing. We gain peace and strength from each other.


Gene