ANIMAL WELFARE l Watch the recording a panel discussion on how to make meat consumption more ethical, featuring a panel of experts with their own unique perspectives

ANIMAL WELFARE l Exposés about inhumane conditions on many factory farms have shocked the majority of Americans who tell pollsters that they care about animal welfare. Sustainable farmers from across the US recently lobbied members of Congress to oppose inhumane practices.

ANIMAL WELFARE l Local Food Forum and Crate Free USA are presenting a panel on a More Humane Supply Chain on April 17 at DePaul U. downtown

FARMER GRANTS l Food Animal Concerns Trust, a livestock welfare non-profit, has announced 72 Fund-a-Farmer grants with a pool of $220,000

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook plans fundraiser for L.A. fire victims, plus good food news from around the Chicago region...

ANIMAL WELFARE l Animal welfare nonprofit Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is accepting applications for its farmer grants and mentorships

FACTORY FARMING l Iowa's Harkin Institute is holding a major September conference in Des Moines highlighting concerns about factory family.

Nature Photos l This isn't about food, but our cause is better-for-the-planet, and nature photos pay tribute to what we are fighting for.