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News Icon 9/5/2024

Four reasons we support the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act

Learn why Compassion in World Farming supports the Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act of 2023. Discover how this legislation could transform factory farming, improve animal welfare, and promote a more humane and sustainable food system.

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News Icon 8/29/2024

Plant-Based Eating on Welfare

My journey with plant-based eating, and how being on food stamps helped me become and remain plant-based for the health of the planet.

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News Icon 8/23/2024

The Incredible Intelligence of Octopuses

Discover the remarkable intelligence of octopuses and why their unique abilities make them wholly unsuitable for farming. Learn why protecting these sentient creatures from exploitation is crucial for their welfare and the environment.

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News Icon 8/15/2024

Human Faces: Virginia Drath

Meet Virginia Drath, an 82-year-old Wisconsin farmer fighting against the devastating impact of mega-dairies on her community. Discover how factory farming is polluting water, harming residents, and destroying the environment.

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News Icon 8/8/2024

The Making of the Megafarm Map

Discover how CIWF mapped U.S. megafarms using USDA data. Explore our interactive map and learn how you can help with our CAFO moratorium toolkit.

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News Icon 8/5/2024

Lily the Octopus Defender Makes a Splash with U.S. Legislators

Discover how 10-year-old advocate Lily Niederhofer is making waves against octopus farming. Learn about her inspiring journey across the US West Coast, her impactful presentations, and the movement to ban octopus farming worldwide.

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News Icon 7/29/2024

How Can Chicken Welfare Be Improved?

For National Chicken Wing Day, we explore the often-overlooked welfare issues in industrial chicken farming. Learn how you can make a difference for millions of chickens by supporting humane farming practices and standards.

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News Icon 7/24/2024

Are Cage-Free Eggs Healthy?

Discover the health benefits of cage-free eggs. Learn about their nutritional advantages, potential food safety, and why they are considered a more humane choice for conscientious consumers.

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News Icon 7/17/2024

HUMAN FACES: Jessie Jarmon, North Carolina

Explore the impact of intensive pig farming in eastern North Carolina through the compelling story of Jessie Jarmon, a military veteran turned advocate. Discover the environmental and public health challenges posed by CAFOs.

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News Icon 7/16/2024

Food Justice and Eggs: Access to Ethical Eating for All  

Explores the intersection of food justice and farmed animal welfare. Learn how stigma, policy and farming practices impact access to ethical food choices. Discover ways to support a more equitable and compassionate food system for all.

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