09/14/2026
Our food system is causing unimaginable suffering for billions of animals. Pigs, calves, and hens are restricted to crates and cages so small that they can barely move. Experts agree that pigs are among the most intelligent animals. Yet baby pigs - and calves - are removed from their mothers at birth - and can spend their entire lives in crates so tight that they can barely take a single step. Slaughter house workers labor in dangerous and unsanitary conditions.
It’s not just about inhumane conditions. Factory farming is also a major contributor to the climate crisis and pollutes our waterways.
The good news is that there are better solutions, including regenerative agriculture and humane farming. Our speaker, Dan Shannon, is the CEO of The Humane League. He began his career at PETA, leading corporate campaigns to reduce animal suffering.
We’ll also save time to discuss how you can get involved phone banking for the election in Congressional District 17. We’ll also discuss local issues, including an update on a data center and two warehouses, all slated for Rockland County.
Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-66xWATlR0WjaChug3ytSA #/registration
Photo credit: Livestock pigs-iStock.com, DarcyMaulsby-2005
