A highly respected Pew Commission chaired by former Kansas Governor, John Carlin, and comprised of various officials and experts, including former USDA Secretary Dan Glickman, has published a detailed report based on 2 ½ years of research.  It concludes that our industrial animal farming system “poses unacceptable risks to public health, the environment and the welfare of the animals themselves” and that “significant changes must be implemented and must start now.”

This is perhaps the most serious indictment of U.S. animal farming to date and will be an important resource for citizens  interested in preventing cruelty and bringing about a more just and sustainable food production system.  Click here for more information.

 

Gene