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Farmed animals account for between 96-99% of ALL animal abuse. The number one thing humans can do to help animals is to become vegetarian. Vegetarian Network of Dallas (www.vegnod.com) was born to spread awareness of this fact and to find ways to help these innocent beings.

 

Interesting Fact: FARM USA was the first US organization wholly devoted to advocating for farmed animals, the most abused animals on Earth. VegNod suggests our members, and others, to FARM's free e-newsletter and learn about how to best help farmed animals. To , go to: http://www.vegkit.org/

Thanks. Margaret

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saving Lives - One Bite at a Time - May 2007

 

 

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AR2007 Conference Features Outstanding Program Sabina Fund Deadline Extended to October 31st

Remember the Animals on Independence Day Book Review: Six Arguments for a Greener Diet

Some of FARM's Favorite Links

 

AR Conference Features Outstanding Program

Eyewitness account of the Antarctic whale war, global warming, defeating the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, celebrating the life and achievements of Gretchen Wyler, and premiere showing of several documentaries are but a few of the features of the Animal Rights 2007 National Conference. Other popular items include Newcomer Orientation, cruelty-free shopping, informative videos, and the Awards Banquet, celebrating Tom Scholz of the Boston rock band.

You can register with your credit card on-line or by calling 800-632-8688. You may also send payment, with contact info for each registrant to AR2007/FARM, 10101 Ashburton Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817. For a work scholarship, contact the Registrar

The tentative program schedule and speaker bios are posted on the website. 90 speakers from 60 organizations will be presenting in a hundred sessions. Nearly 800 participants are expected.

The Conference will be held on July 19-23 at the Westin LAX Hotel in Los Angeles. The Hotel offers superb meeting and exhibit space, vegan cuisine, cruelty-free bedding and personal care products, and dog beds. We were able to negotiate a very favorable room rate. For reservations and discount housing, visit our Lodging page before June 15.

This year's conference is co-sponsored by FARM, In Defense of Animals, the Vegan Sage, Vegetarian Times, VegNews Magazine, So Delicious Ice Cream, E/Environmental Magazine, Ragazzi Vegan, and other groups.

Please register with your credit card on-line or call 800-632-8688 before the discounted rate expires. And bring your friends.

Sabina Fund Deadline Extended to Oct. 31st

The application deadline for Sabina Fund grants has been extended to October 31st, 2007.

Last year, the FARM Sabina Fund awarded small grants to promote meatless eating and respect for animals to more than 20 local groups in the U.S., Portugal, Romania, Israel, India, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda. In India and Kenya, the awards were made to coalitions of smaller groups because of the large number of proposals received.

Many of the projects display exceptional dedication and creativity. A U.S. group is doing an intensive leafleting tour of dozens of Midwestern colleges. The Portuguese grant is for the country’s first vegetarian awareness campaign. An Israeli group is arranging a joint storefront information center with environmental and social justice groups.

The Sabina Fund was launched in 1999 to honor FARM President Alex Hershaft's mother who had passed away three years earlier.

Please visit the Sabina Fund website, make a generous contribution, and/or recommend a worthy project or group before October 31st.

Remember the Animals on Independence Day

Every nation in the world celebrates the date when they achieved freedom from their oppressors. In 1776, the American Declaration of Independence claimed the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for every white male land owner. Since then, these rights have been extended to women, people of color, and other human animals. It's high time to extend basic rights to nonhuman animals.

Let's seize the occasion to distribute vegan literature at local events. For free handouts

Book Review: Six Arguments for Greener Diet

Six Arguments for a Greener Diet provides an in-depth look at scientific studies, revealing how a plant-based diet is most conducive to a healthy lifestyle and causes the least harm to the environment and animals who suffer in factory farms. This meticulously documented book offers thoughtful insight for consumers, students, teachers, and lawmakers. It covers everything from chronic disease and soil science to animal welfare. It is authored by Michael Jacobson, founder and executive director of The Center for Science in the Public Interest, and the CSPI staff.

To calculate the impact of your diet and/or to purchase a copy, please visit the book's website.

Some of FARM's Favorite Links

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FARM Heroes

This space features key supporters of FARM and the animal rights movement.

 

Gretchen Wyler left a successful Broadway musical career in the late 1960s to dedicate her life to the animals. She served on the Board of ASPCA and the Fund For Animals until 1991, when she founded the Ark Trust. In 1986, she launched the Genesis Awards, rewarding contributions to animal protection by media & entertainment industries. Gretchen was an early supporter of FARM, attending our first conference in 1981, then starring in our first fundraising event in Los Angeles. She was elected to the U.S. Animal Rights Hall of Fame by speakers at the Animal Rights 2005 National Conference. On Sunday, May 27th, Gretchen lost her battle with breast cancer. We and the animals will miss her terribly.

 

Andrea Carvalho joined the FARM staff a year ago. She serves as Database Manager, produces our colorful weekly Meatout Mondays e-newsletter, and manages the FARM/AR exhibits at our conferences. Andrea was active in Brazil's vegetarian and environmental movements and became a vegan at the World Vegetarian Congress in 2004.

 

What is FARM

FARM is a national nonprofit 501©(3) public interest group advocating a vegan diet to reduce animal suffering and environmental devastation and to improve public health. Please visit our website to learn about our national programs.

FARM is supported by donations from caring folks like you. Your donations go directly to support our programs because we raise our own funds. Our overhead is below 5% because our staffers receive reduced or no compensation.

 

 

Caring Gifts

For t-shirts, books, and other fun stuff, check out our FARM Store.

 

'Global Warming' (2 sides) T-shirt - $15

 

 

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