Over 46 million turkeys are slaughtered each year for Thanksgiving. If you love turkeys as much as we do, you know that’s nothing to be thankful for. That’s why, since 1986, Farm Sanctuary’s annual Adopt a Turkey Project has reached millions of people with a message of compassion for these wonderful birds. Find out who […]

Farm Sanctuary

17.10.2024

Despite Farm Bill Delays, a Roadmap for Food System Change Is Here

The Food System Shift Roadmap outlines actionable policy pathways for the public good.

Farm Sanctuary

11.10.2024

Neighbors & Rescuers Team Up to Save a Brave Hen, the Last of Her Flock

Meleys hen is as fierce as her namesake dragon. She lost her abandoned flock to coyote attacks. Then a very special rescue happened.

Farm Sanctuary

05.10.2024

Farm Sanctuary’s Published Research Study Offers New Understanding of Chicken Emotion

Our new study, which ties learning to increased chicken optimism, has been published open-access in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science.

Farm Sanctuary

03.10.2024

A Federal Roadmap for a Food System That Nourishes Us All

The Food System Shift Roadmap offers practical strategies to improve our food system for animals, people, and the planet.

Farm Sanctuary

01.10.2024

Denver Could Become the First U.S. City to Ban Slaughterhouses

Denver voters will have an opportunity to set an important precedent by passing Initiated Ordinance 309 this November.

Farm Sanctuary

01.10.2024

The Bold Choice Fund: For Animals, People, and Our Planet

A Newly Launched Humane Education Initiative

Farm Sanctuary

27.09.2024

Six Reasons Why Cows Are Big Grass Puppies

Cows are much more complex than they’re given credit for. They’re also adorable! In fact, you might call them "grass puppies."

Farm Sanctuary

17.09.2024

Watch What Happens When This Rescue Goat Reunites with Friends

Rufus missed his besties while he was sick. Our hearts melted when he saw them again for the first time after more than two months.

Farm Sanctuary

17.09.2024

Four Reasons Why the Farm Sanctuary Sheep Barn Is One of Our Favorite Places

The sheep barn and pastures are beloved by staff and visitors at Farm Sanctuary. What makes these spots feel so magical?

Farm Sanctuary

10.09.2024

7 Easy Vegan School Lunch Hacks

It's a new school year! We have your pro-tips and an easy recipe by Chef Gail Patak.

Farm Sanctuary

30.08.2024

No, Pigs Aren't Dirty

Many people believe pigs are dirty, but there’s much more to them than meets the eye.

Farm Sanctuary

28.08.2024

Hoedown 2024: Farm Sanctuary’s Most Beloved Celebration Returns

On August 17 and 18, we opened the doors at Farm Sanctuary New York for our Hoedown Weekend celebration—for the first time in four years!

Farm Sanctuary

23.08.2024

The Real Reason We’re Losing the Amazon Rainforest? Beef Production

The beef industry is consuming our forests.

Farm Sanctuary

21.08.2024

Help Protect Farm Animals from Suffering During Transport

Each year, billions of animals are transported under harrowing conditions that fail to meet even minimal standards of care.

Farm Sanctuary

20.08.2024

Growing Up at Farm Sanctuary: What Life Should Look Like for Farm Animals

Some of our residents grow up at sanctuary. A lucky few are even born in our care, knowing a lifetime of love.

Farm Sanctuary

10.08.2024

Salmon Is Probably Not as Healthy as You Think

Salmon meat is often claimed to be a healthy food, but does it live up to the hype? Here’s why salmon may not be as nutritious as you think.

Farm Sanctuary

30.07.2024

Pro Tips: Farm Animal Photography

Your photos can help others see farm animals through a different lens.

Farm Sanctuary

26.07.2024

Sanctuary Questions: How Do We Keep Farm Animals Cool in Heat Waves?

In animal agriculture, there is suffering in all weather extremes. At Farm Sanctuary, animals are free to chill in comfort.

Farm Sanctuary

20.07.2024

Blippi & Meekah Visit Farm Sanctuary!

Children’s show watched by millions highlights kindness to farm animals.

Farm Sanctuary

19.07.2024

So You Want to Help the Environment? Change Your Diet.

Industrial animal farms take a devastating toll on our planet. There's something you can do about it every time you eat.

Farm Sanctuary

16.07.2024

This Inspiring Student Activist Is Creating a Kinder Future for People & Farm Animals

Ava Cuevas, a member of Farm Sanctuary's Youth Leadership Council, is dedicated to advocating for a just food system.

Farm Sanctuary

12.07.2024

Farm Sanctuary Reaches Thousands at Dead & Company Shows at The Sphere

Did you know the Grateful Dead and Farm Sanctuary have a long history together?

Farm Sanctuary

10.07.2024

Do Twice the Good: Adopt Leo & Treeline Cheese Will Match Your Gift!

Double your impact! Adopt Leo now, and Treeline Cheese will match your gift dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000.

Farm Sanctuary

09.07.2024

Is the Octopus Becoming the Next Farm Animal?

Here are five reasons why octopus farming should never happen.

Farm Sanctuary

02.07.2024

Viva Rescue & Farm Sanctuary Collaborate to Save the Lives of 51 Chickens

When Viva Rescue leaped into action to save neglected birds, Farm Sanctuary was there to help.

Farm Sanctuary

28.06.2024

The Best Avocado Toast Ever

We know what you’re thinking. Once you’ve tried one avocado toast, you’ve tried them all. But here’s why this one’s the best.

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Home for the Holidays: Adopt This Adorable Pig Family!

Mother Cow Escapes Dairy Industry and Finds Sanctuary After Months in the Woods

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Here’s Why Corey Feldman Adopts a Turkey Every Year

Meet the Introvert of Our Turkey Flock

What Really Happens to the Pardoned Turkeys After the White House?

These Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes Will Steal the Show

This Snuggly Turkey was Saved From Slaughter—Then, Wildfires

This Turkey Loves Taylor Swift Music

This Strutting Turkey Would Not Be Upstaged By His Charming Rooster Friend

QUIZ: Which Farm Sanctuary Turkey Are You? - Farm Sanctuary

Despite Farm Bill Delays, a Roadmap for Food System Change Is Here

Neighbors & Rescuers Team Up to Save a Brave Hen, the Last of Her Flock

Farm Sanctuary’s Published Research Study Offers New Understanding of Chicken Emotion

A Federal Roadmap for a Food System That Nourishes Us All

Denver Could Become the First U.S. City to Ban Slaughterhouses

The Bold Choice Fund: For Animals, People, and Our Planet

Six Reasons Why Cows Are Big Grass Puppies

Watch What Happens When This Rescue Goat Reunites with Friends

Four Reasons Why the Farm Sanctuary Sheep Barn Is One of Our Favorite Places

7 Easy Vegan School Lunch Hacks

No, Pigs Aren't Dirty

Hoedown 2024: Farm Sanctuary’s Most Beloved Celebration Returns

The Real Reason We’re Losing the Amazon Rainforest? Beef Production

Help Protect Farm Animals from Suffering During Transport

Growing Up at Farm Sanctuary: What Life Should Look Like for Farm Animals

Salmon Is Probably Not as Healthy as You Think

Pro Tips: Farm Animal Photography

Sanctuary Questions: How Do We Keep Farm Animals Cool in Heat Waves?

Blippi & Meekah Visit Farm Sanctuary!

So You Want to Help the Environment? Change Your Diet.

This Inspiring Student Activist Is Creating a Kinder Future for People & Farm Animals

Farm Sanctuary Reaches Thousands at Dead & Company Shows at The Sphere

Do Twice the Good: Adopt Leo & Treeline Cheese Will Match Your Gift!

Is the Octopus Becoming the Next Farm Animal?

Viva Rescue & Farm Sanctuary Collaborate to Save the Lives of 51 Chickens

The Best Avocado Toast Ever

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