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Advice and Resources for Getting Out of Factory Farming

Modern Farmer

Photo credit: Transfarmation / Mercy For Animals) Craig Watts of Socially Responsible Agriculture Project says: “First and foremost, reach out to me directly and let me hear what is happening and see if there is something as it is a case-by-case process.” Read about how contract farming affects mental health , from Paula’s perspective.

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Exiting the Factory Farm

Modern Farmer

(Photography credit to Transfarmation / Mercy For Animals) Risk tolerance While many contract farmers find themselves in parallel positions—burdened with debt and lacking independence in making decisions on their farm—the path out of factory farming looks a little different for everyone.

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