Voices Carry for Animals # 64

Hosted By Debbie Dahmer

Guest will be: Michael Webermann - Executive Director of FARM -Farm Animal Rights Movement

http://www.farmusa.org/

Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization working to end the use of animals for food through public education and grassroots activism. We believe in the inherent self-worth of animals, as well as environmental protection and enhanced public health.

MISSION:

FARM’s mission is to end the use of animals for food. In support of this mission, we operate on several levels. 
On the grassroots level, which accounts for the majority of our efforts, we engage likely target audiences, according to their interests, and nudge them along the vegan path. Behind the scenes, we develop resources that make the vegan lifestyle more “doable.” We also support the animal rights movement and grassroots groups around the world.

FARM is funded primarily by contributions from individuals who care about animal rights, human health, and environmental integrity.

HISTORY:

FARM grew out of the Vegetarian Information Service, which was formed in 1976 to disseminate information on the benefits of plant-based eating on consumer health, animal protection, and environmental integrity.

FARM was officially launched as an animal rights organization in July 1981, along with other groups forming the modern US animal rights movement, at the "Action For Life" Conference in Allentown (PA). The conference brought seasoned leaders of the established vegetarian movement together with animal rights advocates searching for a national organizational outlet for their passion.