THE ARGUMENT

Over the past 20 years, there has been a change in food production in our country, especially when it comes to raising livestock. In order to maximize the profit and output volume of their facilities, distributors have moved away from the traditional family farms to factory farms. Factory farms, also known as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) allow more product to be exported from a single facility (Food and Water). While this has allowed the meat production industry to meet the high US demand, it also has serious consequences for our communities.

The growth of factory farming in the United States means that most people do not have any idea where their food is coming from. Meat production happens out of the view of the public, leaving many people oblivious to the impact that their meat consumption has on their community and environment. At the same time, these factory-farming facilities place little emphasis on environmental safety, humane treatment of the animals, and providing safe and healthy food (Food and Water). Therefore, the environment is not the only negative impact of factory farming. Factory farming raises serious concerns about animal rights and human health.

Due to the many serious consequences of factory farming, it is critical that people take an active role in knowing where and how they get their food. As a society, we cannot continue to turn a blind eye to how our food ends up on table; there are too many risks, both for us and our environment, by the time it reaches our supermarkets. It is imperative that we ask questions and demand transparency and humanity from our providers.

This website aims to address some of the most dire issues surrounding factory farming and its impact on our environment. We want to raise awareness of the factory farming industry and how it affects our lives, and hope that this site will inspire you to ask what is in that mystery meat you're consuming.