Fw: A Factory Farm Near You

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I was astounded at the number of factory farms in the USA!

A Factory Farm Near You

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Is There a Factory Farm Near You?Find out with our NEW Factory Farm Map. November 30, 2010Dear Joyce,

How Do Factory Farms Affect You and Your Community?Check out our NEW Factory Farm Map

Did you know that between 1997 and 2007 U.S. factory farms added 5,800 chickens every hour? This is just one alarming fact from our new factory farm website. Find out if there is a factory farm near you, and learn about how it affects your community with our brand new Factory Farm Map.You are probably aware that much of our food system is increasingly unhealthy and unsustainable. Just a handful of corporate giants control most of our food system, while more and more small farmers are being forced to get big or get out. The trend toward industrial factory farming hurts consumers, rural communities and animals raised under inhumane conditions. Check out our new in-depth factory farm map, and learn about what you can do to support healthy, sustainably produced food. Our new interactive map illustrates the trend toward industrialized farming across the country, state-by-state, from 1997 to 2007. It also provides state-specific statistics and opportunities to take action to improve the safety and sustainability of the food we eat.Take a few minutes to explore and share this new tool:www.factoryfarmmap.org Thanks for taking action, Outreach DirectorFood & Water Watchgoodfood(at)fwwatch(dot)orgP.S. The Senate passed the Food Safety Bill this morning. This is a good step toward improving the safety of our food, and thanks to your advocacy will help protect small farmers. Thanks for making your voice heard on this issue! Read more here.

Food & Water Watch is a nonprofit consumer organization that works to ensure clean water and safe food. We challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources by empowering people to take action and by transforming the public consciousness about what we eat and drink.

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