http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/factory-farming/
And yes, I understand that these are all videos on factory farming, where animals are kept in small cages and some, like pigs, never get to feel grass or even turn around because of cage size, but "free-range" farmers are also succumbing and not keeping up to standards, often times distributing the same cruelty. The "USDA which defines free-range and free-roaming for labeling purposes, relies “upon producer testimonials to support the accuracy of these claims.” Translating to 'Farmers can do whatever they want as long as they do the bare minimum and say they are doing what they are supposed to do.' Here is the link to an article on "free range" farming: http://www.bornfreeusa.org/articles.php?more=1&p=377
Also, I would like to go into the fact that multiple states are now taking the "Ag-gag" laws into consideration, a law which condemns and criminalizes all undercover investigators, for filming and broadcasting cruelty, it penalizes those who are only attempting to assist the animals. Here is an article that simply explains the Ag-gag laws and the flawed reasoning behind it: http://animalrights.about.com/od/animallaw/a/What-Are-Ag-Gag-Laws-And-Why-Are-They-Dangerous.htm
If you guys have any interest in this topic, we should work together! If you have any comments/input please leave a comment. If you think this is a good idea and possibly better than my others, please let me know. Again, any and all input is welcome.
If you guys have any interest in this topic, we should work together! If you have any comments/input please leave a comment. If you think this is a good idea and possibly better than my others, please let me know. Again, any and all input is welcome.
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