Vegan cookie giveaway

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Last week, while College of Southern Nevada students in Las Vegas were cramming for finals, we showed up with something unexpected: proof that compassion is delicious. But this wasn’t just about cookies. Between bites of plant-based perfection, students watched the truth unfold on screen—our investigation revealing what really happens to male chicks in the egg industry. The footage is hard …

McCray’s Farm Holiday Wonderland: Once a dairy, now an agrotourism venue

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We love sharing photos from the farms we’re helping to transition out of animal agriculture, including these festive treats. The McCray’s have been transitioning their dairy into an agrotourism venue by reducing the heard size and sending male calves and mothers to a sanctuary instead of slaughter. The income is being replaced by seasonal events such as live bands and …

Animal Outlook’s contribution to the Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law

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Earlier this year, we contributed to the Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law, penning the entry on “Farmed Animals and US Law” alongside our board member and former Executive Director, Cheryl Leahy and Senior Director of Legal Advocacy, Piper Hoffman. This isn’t your typical academic exercise. Here’s what most people don’t realize: While federal laws like the Twenty-Eight Hour Law …

Animal Outlook Legal Town Hall Webinar: What Is It Like To Be an Animal Attorney?

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Last week, our Executive Director, Ben Williamson sat down with our Senior Director of Legal Advocacy, Piper Hoffman, to pull back the curtain on what really happens after our investigators leave factory farms. The energy from our webinar attendees was electric—our supporters’ questions pushed us deeper into the complexities of using law as a tool for liberation. When we explained …

A Remarkable Run of Recent Awards for Riley Creek Farms

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Huge congratulations to Riley Creek Farms for a remarkable run of recent awards: 2025 Farm of Distinction – First South Farm Credit 2025 Conservation Farmer of the Year – Dale County Soil & Water Conservation District CEAg World Visionary Grower Winner As the first farm to transition through Animal Outlook’s Farm Transitions Program, Riley Creek has become a beacon for …

Animal Outlook at UCLA’s Sustainable Food Futures Fair

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Last Thursday, over 100 UCLA students attended a career fair to join a movement that’s rewriting the future of food. At the Sustainable Food Futures Fair, Animal Outlook didn’t sugarcoat the truth. We showed our undercover investigations. We exposed what happens behind closed doors in animal agriculture. And something powerful happened—students didn’t look away. They leaned in. One future advocate …

Erin Wing, Animal Outlook’s Deputy Director of Investigations, TEDx talk: “The Inconvenient Plate: How Our Food Choices Affect Our Climate”

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You know those moments when someone from your team does something that makes you stop and think, “This is why we do what we do”? That’s happening on Sunday, November 16. Erin Wing, our Deputy Director of Investigations, is stepping out from behind the hidden cameras that have defined her career to stand on the TEDx stage in Bellevue, Washington. …

Corporate Engagement: How Consumer Pressure Is Changing Big Food

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Over the years, Animal Outlook has conducted a variety of investigations to expose the truth of animal agriculture. Following on from some investigations, we have gained success through strategic campaigns that encourage companies to shift towards vegan options. Here are some successful corporate campaign stories that reflect this progress. Ending Nose-Boning in Poultry Production Animal Outlook’s investigation into a Tyson …

Vegan on a Budget

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Sometimes eating vegan can be costly – but it doesn’t have to be. Whether on a tight budget, cooking for a large family, or wanting to save money, here are some tips to decrease costs while making compassionate choices. One effective method for reducing expenses while adhering to a vegan diet is prioritizing home cooking. Dining out can be significantly …