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November 25, 2024 32 mins

Factory farming is a notoriously cruel practice; but did you know that it also impacts both people and the planet? In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, talks with the Senior Director of the Humane League, Mia Fernyhough, about how factory farming impacts animals, people and the planet.

Episode Resources:

Call to Action:

  • Sign the CrumblCruelty.com petition (this can be done in under a minute)
  • Donate to the Humane League if that is accessible for you (Donate.TheHumaneLeague.org)
  • Take 10 minutes to check out the Humane League website and educate yourself about something new

Guest Speaker:

Mia Fernyhough: Senior Director of Animal Welfare of the Humane League

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