by admin | Oct 16, 2018 | Crate Free USA, Factory Farming, Local Farming
I am often questioned why veganism is not part of Crate Free USA’s strategy. After all, we are an animal welfare organization. What my vegan questioners usually don’t realize is that they’re asking someone who shares their lifestyle. I bring Beyond Burgers into...
by admin | Sep 11, 2018 | Factory Farming, Pigs
The Knox County Pork Producers Association, in Knox County, Illinois, recently shared some photos on their Facebook page of some newborn piglets with their mom. The mother is in a pig farrowing crate, which – according to their post – provides this little family with...
by admin | Aug 15, 2018 | Crate Free USA, Events
This summer, Crate Free USA and Anderson Animal Shelter, located in South Elgin, Illinois, partnered to teach children about where their food comes from. Humane Education Program For more than thirty years, Anderson Animal Shelter has had a humane education program....
by admin | Jul 20, 2018 | Crate Free USA, Events, Local Farming
80 degrees. Sunshine. Low humidity. We couldn’t have hoped for a more perfect summer day for our first annual volunteer outing. Friends and Family Day at All Grass Farms in Illinois On Sunday, July 8, about two dozen Crate Free Illinois volunteers, family and...
by admin | Jun 19, 2018 | Crate Free USA, Local Farming, News
Efforts to bring more humane treatment of farm animals recently received a huge boost with the announcement that the Humane Society, the nation’s pre-eminent animal welfare organization, has established a State Agriculture Advisory Council in Illinois. Mission of...
