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Factory farming

The industrial confinement systems that produce over 90% of farmed land animals.

3 essays

A small flock of chickens freely roaming in a grassy backyard with a coop in the background.
July 3, 2026

Backyard vs. Battery: Debunking Animal Welfare Myths

Explore the surprising truths about backyard farming and industrial animal agriculture. Are your food choices truly more ethical? Learn the facts.

Interior view of a large, sterile industrial meat processing facility with stainless steel equipment and workers in protective gear.
June 26, 2026

The Unseen End: A Look Inside Livestock Processing

Beyond the farm gate, the journey of animals raised for food culminates in complex, often challenging, industrial processes. Understanding these realities is crucial for informed choices.

A documentary-style image connected to The transport phase: trucks, distances, and deaths in transit
June 19, 2026

The transport phase: trucks, distances, and deaths in transit

A practical Veg.ac editorial briefing on the transport phase: trucks, distances, and deaths in transit: what the evidence says, who is affected, and what a plant-based response can change today.