Socially Responsible Agriculture Project

10/21/2026

🚨 Maryland has spent millions in taxpayer dollars on projects to address CAFO manure, including factory farm gas. But rather than solving the state’s manure problem, a new report found “failed and significantly delayed projects”—and increased pollution in already overburdened communities.

Meanwhile, farmers are struggling to access funding for proven conservation practices. Taxpayer dollars should fund real solutions—not subsidize the growth and concentration of factory farms.

Maryland is spending millions in taxpayer dollars on technology designed to protect people and water from animal manure pollution at large-scale livestock farms — but has wasted money on fruitless projects and shown little evidence that the investments are working, according to a new report.

10/20/2026

Wisconsin farmers are speaking out against the Save Our Bacon Act, warning that overriding state laws like Prop 12 would make it even harder for independent farmers to compete—and threaten states’ ability to set their own standards.

“We do not want to see this put into the Farm Bill,” said Wisconsin farmer Ryan Sullivan.

The push to kill Prop 12 isn’t about protecting family farmers—it’s about protecting an industrial system that squeezes independent farmers out.

10/19/2026

Another case of manure pollution in Wisconsin—another reminder that industrial livestock operations operate at a scale with little room for error.

When massive amounts of waste are produced, mismanagement can leave surrounding communities bearing the true cost. Strong oversight and enforcement matter before this level of damage is done.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has reached a $245,000 settlement with a large livestock farm in Juneau County over allegations of manure polluting groundwater.

10/16/2026

We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate Craig Watts, recipient of the 2026 ASPCA Farm Animal Welfare Award!

Craig knows firsthand what it takes to stand up to the industry. More than a decade ago, he put his own livelihood on the line to expose the realities of factory farming.

And he’s been standing up for farmers and farm animals ever since.

Congratulations, Craig. This recognition is so well deserved. 💚

10/14/2026

Access to clean water is a fundamental right—and no community should have to fight for it. 💧

On October 24, we’re proud to join Duplin County NAACP and Cape Fear River Watch for a free Water Warriors training in Duplin County, North Carolina, focused on community water monitoring and protecting local waterways.

Spots are limited—sign up today! ➡ http://tr.ee/waterwarriors

Join us on October 24th for a day of education, action, and community! 🌎

We're partnering with Socially Responsible Agriculture Project (SRAP), and Cape Fear River Watch to host a Water Warriors Training at New Kenansville First Baptist Church in Kenansville!

💧Water Warriors Training💧

Learn more about our waterways and how you can help monitor water quality in your community. SIGN UP REQUIRED! Spots are limited!

http://tr.ee/waterwarriors

Afterwards we are doing a Souls to the Polls event! You do not have to participate in the training to come to the 2nd event!

🗳 Souls to the Polls 🗳

Whether our voice is heard is determined by our voting power. Let's show up to the polls together to vote!

10/13/2026

In Wisconsin, Pierce County residents united to demand stronger protections for their groundwater—and won! Now, Ridge Breeze Dairy is asking a court to overturn that decision.

“We fought for three years to make sure the state has a way to determine whether Ridge Breeze is contaminating our groundwater, and the judge agreed with us,” said GROWW organizer Danny Akenson. “Ridge Breeze may have deep pockets for legal fees, but we’re organized, and we’re not going to let them off the hook.”

A Pierce County factory farm has appealed a ruling that would have required groundwater monitoring around its expanded operations.

10/12/2026

Farmers deserve more than our thanks.

They deserve fair markets, a voice in the decisions that affect them, strong local economies, and the freedom to farm without being squeezed out by corporate agriculture.

This National Farmers Day—and every day—we celebrate the farmers and ranchers raising animals responsibly, protecting the land, and strengthening their communities. 💚

10/11/2026

Farmers shouldn't be forced to fund a system that works against them.

Checkoff programs take mandatory fees from farmers to help promote the industrial model and support lobbying groups that put corporate interests ahead of independent producers.

Since 1980, the U.S. has lost more than 70% of its pig farms—while producing more pork than ever. Small farmers pay while Big Ag cashes in.

This is worth a watch. 👇

10/09/2026

CAFOs come with a lot of complicated language.

In case you missed it: GreenLatinos and Socially Responsible Agriculture Project created a bilingual English–Spanish glossary to help Latino/a/e communities better understand these terms.

Save it. Share it. Use it as a resource for your community.

Explore the glossary: greenlatinos.org/introducing-the-cafos-glossary

10/08/2026

We’re excited to share that SRAP has been selected as a 2026 recipient of the ASPCA Fund to End Factory Farming!

With this support, we will launch our Grower Storytelling Initiative, sharing firsthand experiences from former contract growers who worked in—and left—the factory farming system, bringing their stories to lawmakers, the media, and fellow farmers.

We’re grateful to ASPCA for helping make this important work possible. 💚