by admin | Feb 17, 2019 | Crate Free USA, Events
Last week Crate Free Illinois and the Humane League-Chicago partnered to host, Reduce Farm Animal Suffering in Illinois: “Eating Animals,” an event to raise the public’s awareness of the major issues with factory farming and put an end factory...
by admin | Jan 9, 2019 | Crate Free USA, Events
Crate Free Illinois is partnering with The Humane League for a fundraiser and documentary screening of the film, Eating Animals narrated by Natalie Portman. We’d love for you to join us. Reduce Farm Animal Suffering in Illinois We all love our pets...
by admin | Nov 15, 2018 | Local Farming
The Dietrich Ranch in Central Ogle County, Illinois, has been in operation since the 1940’s when their great grandfather bought the property. They raise 100% grass-fed beef, lamb, and free range pastured chicken. All of their animals are raised without use of...
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...
