Dear John,

Earth Day is a globally recognized event that plays a crucial role in turning environmental awareness into tangible impact, and volunteers help create lasting change.

Do you want to make a difference? 

Apply to volunteer with Farm Sanctuary at our New York or California sanctuary or from wherever you are nationwide!

Want another way to help? Here are just a few of the positive environmental impacts of choosing plant-based foods to withdraw your support from factory farming.

1. Protect wildlife and biodiversity: Agriculture imperils over 85% of the world’s threatened species, driving the loss of biodiversity crucial to our planet’s ecosystems.
2. Cut greenhouse gas emissions: Animal agriculture produces as much as 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, but a vegan diet can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 2.1 tons per year.
3. Preserve our forests: Over two-thirds of global agricultural land is used for animal agriculture, and beef production alone causes 41% of tropical deforestation. A global shift to plant-based diets can reduce agricultural land usage by 75%!
4. Prevent air & water pollution: Animal agriculture is tied to 80% of the 15,900 annual U.S. deaths related to our food system’s air pollution, and billions of pounds of factory farm waste pollute our waterways. A vegan diet can significantly decrease your contribution to emissions and water pollution.

Help create a more sustainable future each time you eat. We can help you get started! 

Here are ways you can join us in fighting food waste, plus tips for zero-waste vegan eating and a recipe for delicious waste-free broccoli soup! 

Thank you for protecting the earth we share with all beings.

In gratitude, 
Farm Sanctuary