The Human and Animal Toll of Factory Farming | Leah Garcés

Описание: Factory farming impacts billions of animals, but the story does not end there. Behind the system are struggling farmers, vulnerable workers, and communities searching for better solutions. In this powerful episode, Leah Garcés shares what more than two decades of advocacy has taught her about transforming one of the most entrenched systems in our world.

From collaborating with farmers to exposing the hidden human cost of industrial agriculture, Leah offers a thoughtful and hopeful perspective on what real change requires and how each of us can help build a more compassionate food system.

Whether you are deeply involved in animal advocacy or simply curious about where your food comes from, this conversation will challenge assumptions and invite you to look closer.

Learn more:
https://BetterLifeForAnimals.com/podc...

Episode Highlights

[00:00] Introduction
[02:15] The moment factory farming became central to Leah’s mission
[06:00] The truth about who works in factory farms and why the curtain must be pulled back
[12:00] Sparking change right in your own backyard
[16:00] The power of LEAP to change the narrative
[19:50] How Henrietta the chicken changed everything
[25:15] The new food pyramid and hidden dangers to our health and environment
[31:00] Integrating veganism into everyday life
[35:00] A reminder of how normalized cruel practices have become

Leah Garcés is a globally recognized advocate, author, and bridge builder working to end factory farming and create a kinder, more sustainable food system. Her work focuses on transformation, helping people move from opposition to collaboration and from awareness to meaningful action.

If you believe in creating a better future for animals, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode.