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Ask Congress to Put an End to Large Factory Farms!

Dear John,

Each year, over 9 billion farm animals are slaughtered in the United States for food. The vast majority of these animals are raised in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)--conventional, industrial agriculture facilities often referred to as "factory farms." In CAFOs, they are treated as production units rather than living, sentient beings. Animals are intensively confined by the thousands, unable to access the outdoors or exhibit natural behaviors. They are subjected to painful mutilations, such as tail docking, dehorning, and beak trimming, to prevent them from injuring themselves or others due to stress and frustration. Overall, about 85 percent of the billions of farm animals slaughtered in the United States annually are raised on these low-welfare factory farms.

This must change. The Farm System Reform Act (H.R. 6718 / S. 3221), introduced by Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), would phase out the largest factory farms and provide opportunities for farmers to transition to higher welfare farming or crop production.

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Sincerely,

Cathy Liss
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