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Key facts about factory farming.
LEARNING
HUB
Key facts about factory farming.

Did You Know?

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Globally, animal agriculture uses about 80% of the world’s farmland, but only produces 17% of our calories.
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Farmed animals are selectively bred to grow at unnaturally rapid rates. Pigs can live up to 20 years, but are slaughtered when just 6 months old.
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The amount of water used to make one hamburger is equivalent to a month of showering.
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Want More Factory Farming Facts?

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Factory Farming Statistics

Environment

Ocean Plastic and Fishing Nets
Amazon Deforestation
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Land Usage
Water Usage
Climate Solutions

Animals

Animal Impact
Factory Farm Scale
Dairy Calves
Dairy Calf Disbudding
Battery Cages
Gestation Crates
Slaughterhouse Safety

Human Health

Air Emissions Exemptions
Antibiotic Resistance
Water Pollution

Social Justice

Pollution in Communities
Environmental Racism
Inequality in the Workplace
Worker Safety
Corporate Consolidation

Learn More about Factory Farming

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The Hidden Costs of Factory Farming: Environmental, Animal, and Human Impacts
Factory farming affects more than food production. Discover its hidden impacts on climate, animals, public health, and communities.
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The Unnatural Diets of Factory Farmed Cattle
Factory farmed cattle are fed grain-heavy diets, but their four-chambered stomachs were not designed for this. What happens when they don’t get the roughage they need?
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What Are the Laws That Protect Animals and Their Rights?
There are few animals that protect animals from cruelty, and even fewer for farmed animals like cows, chickens, and pigs.
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