Factory farming, a dominant method of food production in many parts of the world, raises significant ethical, environmental, and health concerns that demand urgent attention. This industrialized approach to agriculture prioritizes efficiency and profit over the well-being of animals, the health of communities, and the sustainability of our planet. As vast numbers of livestock are confined in overcrowded and often unsanitary conditions, animal welfare is severely compromised, leading to widesp…

The Humane Foundation has issued a powerful new call to action this week, focusing global attention on one of the most systematically overlooked human-made crises of our time: the treatment of animals in industrial farms. As billions of farmed animals endure lives marked by confinement, deprivation, and routine abuse, the organization is urging policymakers, corporations, and individuals to confront the reality behind the food on their plates.