8. You care about the health of the low-income community of color.
Industrialized agricultural facilities are often located near low-income communities and communities of color. On these factory farms, animal waste is often kept in manure lagoons or spread in nearby fields, allowing nitrate, hydrogen sulfide, methane, and ammonia to leach into the surrounding soil, air, and water. As a result, community members reported health complications such as headaches, breathing problems, skin infections, birth defects, and premature death. Learn about the connection between industrial agriculture and environmental racism.
9. You care about the health of society.
Poor air quality caused by food production in the US is estimated to lead to 16,000 deaths annually –– and 80% related to livestock. Learn how Livestock farming damages health more than it contributes to the economy.
10. You worry about future pandemics.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that, “3 out of every 4 new or emerging infectious diseases in humans are zoonotic.” These include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, and they infect millions of US citizens each year. looking for more information.
11. You try to choose “humane meat.”
Unfortunately, the claims of humane treatment on meat, egg and dairy labels are at best dubious. Labeling is complex and under the scrutiny of two government agencies, and each has a different process for approving labels — not to mention having so few inspectors — allowing the livestock industry to exaggerating animal welfare claims. Also, isn’t “humane slaughter” an oxymoron?
12. You love good food.
Being vegan doesn’t mean cold tofu and dry salad! After you adjust vegan recipes (and Vegan Instagram), you’ll find that eating plants is not a sacrifice. There are delicious options for every dish! Find a new cookbook.
13. You love to support local!
Because of Agriculture is supported by the community, or CSA, local farmers offering “shares” to the public. The share means that a box of fresh produce is delivered to you each week during the growing season. This is a great way to support local farmers and farm workers who are being paid and treated fairly.
