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Land in animal farming
Land in animal farming
Approximately 80% of agricultural land in the United States is used for animal farming.
Trusted Charities
The Humane League
The Humane League
This charity works to end animal abuse in a meat farming setting.
Compassion in World Farming
Compassion in World Farming
This charity, founded in 1967, promotes stopping needless suffering in animal farming.
Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary
This charity is dedicated to saving animals from abuse and animal farming.
Meat companies to buy from
Believer Meats
Believer Meats
They focus on giving cultivated meat to reduce the environmental impact of traditional animal farming.
Impossible Foods (Plant Based)
Impossible Foods (Plant Based)
This company is replacing the use of animals as food, keeping everything plant-based.
Beyond Meat (Plant Based)
Beyond Meat (Plant Based)
Mosa Meat
Mosa Meat
This meat company reduces animal suffering by growing meat directly from muscle biopsies.
Meat companies to avoid
Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods
2025 Recall: Over 4.8 million pounds of frozen chicken recalled due to metal contamination
Ongoing Safety Issues: Similar past recalls (e.g., 2018) suggest quality control problems
Labor Concerns: Lawsuit alleging violations of sick leave laws (forcing vacation use instead)
Animal Welfare: Criticism over use of crates for sows and harmful processing conditions
Environmental Impact: Pollution concerns from livestock waste affecting water sources
Marketing Issues: Accusations of misleading “natural” labeling
Maple Lodge Farms
Maple Lodge Farms
Animal Cruelty Allegations: Undercover footage shows severe mistreatment, including injured birds and chicks killed inhumanely
Regulatory Violations: Charged multiple times for breaking animal welfare rules, including neglect during transport
Transport Issues: “Spent hens” left in unheated trailers, and chickens freezing during winter shipments
Misleading Advertising: Complaints claim the company falsely promotes high animal welfare standards
Hatchery Abuse: Whistleblower reports describe rough handling and killing of chicks at facilities
JBS Foods
JBS Foods
Deforestation Links: Supply chain tied to deforestation in Brazil
Greenwashing Lawsuit: Sued in 2024 for misleading “Net Zero by 2040” claims
Pollution: Produces massive amounts of animal waste, harming soil, water, and biodiversity
Corruption History: Involved in bribery scandals and paid major fines in Brazil
Price Fixing: Accused of collusion in the beef market
Child Labor Violations: Linked to hazardous child labor through a sanitation contractor
Food Safety Issues: Recalls due to E. coli contamination
Sanitation Problems: Reports of poor hygiene and unsafe plant conditions
Cyberattack (2021): Ransomware attack shut down operations across multiple countries
COVID-19 Outbreaks: Significant outbreaks in plants due to crowded working conditions
Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is probably the worst of them all.
Food Safety: The company has issued large recalls (sometimes over 10 million pounds) due to contamination risks like plastic, metal, rubber, and bacteria such as Listeria.
Environmental Impact: Its operations have released significant pollutants into waterways, contributing to algal blooms, harming wildlife, and affecting human health.
Labor Practices: Investigations have uncovered child labor violations and raised concerns about unsafe working conditions and worker treatment.
Animal Welfare: Reports from activists point to poor conditions for animals in its supply chain.
Corporate Behavior: Tyson has faced lawsuits over price-fixing and unfair practices, with criticism of its dominance in the market and treatment of contract farmers.
Product Quality: Some consumers report declining quality, including more fillers and processed meat in products.
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