Farm Animal Reform Movement Inc

I was an early volunteer for FARM and have been a contributor for many years. During a time of great division in our country in general, it strikes me that FARM has made a rare attempt to unite the animal rights movement by organizing animal rights conferences almost every year since the early 1980s. I think sometimes people take this for granted. Conferences don't organize themselves—it's a lot of work. I don't think it's a terrible thing that each animal group has its own focus, but we're stronger together than apart. I also appreciate that during these extremely educational conferences, FARM takes the time to recognize the efforts of outstanding activists outside of their own organization. And I appreciate the many years of difficult, on-the-street activism that they have participated in. Thank you, Alex Hershaft and all of the volunteers and contributors who have helped keep FARM going throughout the years.

FARM is a major and universally respected participant and leader of the Animal Protection Movement. FARM sponsors the annual Animal Rights Conference -- which is, by far, the most attended and most popular conference of this social justice movement. FARM has been innovative in promoting a diet that excludes animal products by introducing, the now widely accepted and promoted, concept of "Meat-free Monday." FARM has been innovative in outreach to the general public at fairs and tabling event by paying attendees to watch a video promoting our mission.
I'm proud to say that I have been a speaker at several FARM-sponsored events and found the organization of the events superb and the promotion and outreach totally effective.

FARM is not only the acknowledged leader of the farmed-animal advocacy movement, it's leadership and staff are extraordinarily generous in lending advice and assistance to other veg-advocacy organizations, such as the one where I work.

I shudder to think where the movement would be without FARM.

I am very proud to be a member of FARM's Board. With a relatively small staff, the group is doing a tremendous amount in educating people about the abuses of animals on factory farms and the many benefits of veganism. Through vidoes that they pay individuals a dollar to watch, letters to editors that are published in newspapers throughout the US, and a wide variety of other programs, they are having a major impact in getting people to move toward plant-based diets. Especially important to me is thair work pointing out that shifts away from animal-based agriculture and diets are essential in efforts to avert a climate catastrophe and other environmental disasters.

FARM's10 Billions Lives tour is a highly effective way to engage young people to eat fewer animal products and become vegan. They are doing important work measuring the impact of this key campaign. FARM also runs the National Animal Rights Conference, a training ground for thousands of animal advocates to learn how to create more impact.

I have been both a donor and volunteer for FARM for over 3 years. They do more with the funds they get and their small staff than any other nonprofit I know, and I've been involved and researched nonprofit organizations for over 16 years. It is imperative and fortunate that such an organization exists to advocate for the over 10 billion farmed animals raised in a life of misery and slaughtered for food in this country each year. 97-98 % of people say they are against cruelty to animals, yet most of them eat and use animal products. FARM is educating people about the connection.

FARM (Farm Animal Rights Movement) is a remarkably effective and well respected animal rights organization. Alex Hershaft, the founder of FARM, and every other staff member are truly dedicated and passionate about saving farm animals, protecting the environment and improving health through vegan advocacy. Since FARM's formation in 1976, they have established multiple successful campaigns including the Great American Meatout, World Farm Animals Day, CHOICE School Lunch, Vegan Earth Day, Gentle Thanksgiving, FARM Underground, among others, as well as their annual Animal Rights National Conference. FARM's campaigns have increased public awareness of farm animal cruelty and motivated people to adopt a plant-based diet. 95% of all FARM's contributions go directly to fund their programs (with only a 5% total overhead) ranking them as having one of the most effective use of budget compared to all national animal rights organizations. FARM has my confident, loyal support.

I've been vegan since 1997. I've read a lot of books on animal rights/veganism; participated in and organized numerous protests (back in the day); and have become familiar with many of the animal rights organizations. Since 1996, it has been my opinion that FARM is the Number One, BEST animal rights organization there is. Why? 1-They know that more animals die for food than any other cause, so they work to save the most animals in the way that makes the most sense: Try to get people to stop eating animals and animal products; 2-They use their budget wisely; 3-They use positive messages & images to help animals; 4-They now are also working to specifically address some younger folks; 5-They know what they're doing and they do a fantastic job working to save animals.

For many years, I've worked with Alex Hershaft, FARM's founder, as well as with various staff people, both in presenting at the annual Animal Rights Conference FARM puts on every years, and also participating in some of their annual campaigns, such as the annual Great American Meat-Out. I feel that for a relatively small organization with a relatively small budget, FARM is able to effectively promote the vegan message of compassion for all life better than virtually any other organization, even those that are much larger.

I am a vegan and have dedicated my life to animal rescue,teaching and helping people choose the vegan life style,writting letters to congress and companies that harm animals.I also do a clean up project where we take kids and clean up the beach then they are invited back to the house for some vegan treats (carrot sticks,air pop popcorn, celery sticks etc...) and we watch an animal movie our first one we watched Babe it was a big hit and are planning our next one in a couple weeks.I just enjoy helping animals so much.I get so much happiness helping and teaching people and kids about being a vegan and to respect and help all animals.

FARM holds the vision of a compassionate world that includes kindness to all animals. Their postcards, posters, support and vision have helped make Meat Out a success for my community year after year. Especially now, with so called