Farms as Factories: Issues in Animal Welfare, Environmental Protection, and Public Health

Written for high-school students and their teachers, Farms as Factories explores the problems associated with modern methods of animal agriculture. Complete with recent statistics and color photographs, this 32-page, full color booklet also contains a wealth of critical-thinking questions, writing assignments, citizenship projects, and meaningful activities appropriate for student activists or animal protection clubs. Included is an extensive list of resources.

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Gallery of Factory Farming Photos & Videos

While it can be difficult to watch farm animal cruelty, seeing with our own eyes the abusive conditions forced on animals raised for meat, eggs, and milk can better help us help them. Browse through our image galleries and video collection to witness first-hand what farm animals endure. Please be warned that the content of these photos and videos may be graphic.

In a Pig's Eye
In this 35-minute Flash movie, a pig farm inspector undergoes a transformation—and gains a new perspective on farm animals in the process. Click the image on the right to watch.

Download this as a podcast! Just right-click here and select "Save Target As" or "Save Link As," then choose a location on your computer and click Save.

HOTSheet: Hens Need a Hand!
Download our factsheet to find out why egg-laying hens need your help. Make copies and pass them out to spread the word to others!