From Farm to Fork: The Environmental Impacts of Animal Agriculture

Did you know that animal farming is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than transportation?

Please join us for a multimedia presentation by Gowri Koneswaran, Esq., Director of Animal Agricultural Impacts at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). She will reveal the true impact of factory farming on the environment, our rural communities, and the animals that live in the farms. Through this eye-opening exploration, Gowri will share positive, practical ways for regular people to make a difference for our planet and its inhabitants.

An expert in her field, Gowri's work focuses on spotlighting, addressing, and mitigating the environmental and human impacts of industrial animal agriculture. She engages nonprofit organizations and individuals from several sectors - environment, worker safety, consumer advocacy, organic and sustainable agriculture - and helps develop intersections to more efficiently and effectively combat factory farms. Gowri has authored articles in such peer-reviewed journals as 'Environmental Health Perspectives' and has recently completed a resource guide for HSUS on factory farming in the United States. She received her law degree from the University of Arizona.

This is a free event, open to the public. It will be followed by a free, catered reception and a chance to interact one-on-one with Gowri.

Time: Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m.
Location: Bell Museum of Natural History, Auditorium, Minneapolis

Sponsored by: Compassionate Action for Animals, Minnesota Public Interest and Research Group (MPIRG), EcoWatch, and the Humane Society of the United States

Funding generously provided by: the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly's Academic Grant and the Student Activities Office Partnership Grant

Wisconsin Leafleting Tour Wrap-Up

By Fred Tyler

From Monday through Friday, March 10-14, I leafleted across Wisconsin on a tour sponsored by CAA. I passed out a combination of Even If You Like Meat and Why Vegetarian pamphlets that were generously supplied by Vegan Outreach.

With stops at UW Stout, UW Eau Claire, UW Oshkosh, UW Green Bay, and UW Steven's Point, I passed out a total of 3,390 fliers. In Eau Claire, I had my biggest day of leafleting ever, and reached 1100 interested students. In Green Bay, the students were very receptive, and I was able to talk with several who were already vegetarian or vegan.

Leafleting has the potential to reach hundreds of young people in just an hour or two, and the encouraging comments I received during the tour are testimony to its power. One student remarked, "I got one from you earlier. I read it, and I'm intrigued," while another stated, "I got one last semester and I support you." Even a poultry farmer told me I was "doing a good thing by being out [there]."

I am always even more inspired to leaflet when I receive positive responses or hear that people have changed their eating habits due to information we distributed. You can help us leaflet locally at some of the upcoming concerts listed on our online calendar. Just e-mail us at info@ExploreVeg.org.

Galactic Pizza Dine-Out

Join CAA on a voyage to Galactic Pizza on Thursday, March 27th. Galactic offers an amazing array of vegan pizza toppings including melty soy cheese, mock duck and chicken, and organic veggies. Don't miss this great opportunity to meet others in the group and enjoy some fantastic food!

Please RSVP with Becca at Becca@exploreveg.org or 763-221-0770.

Time: Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m.
Location: 2917 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

April Book Club: Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism

Join CAA's bookclub in a discussion of Mark Hawthorne's Striking at The Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism, in which activists from around the world describe their most effective animal advocacy strategies. A must-read for anyone serious about helping animals, this inspirational guide reminds us that we do, indeed, have within us the power to positively change the world.

This brand new paperback book is available online through many compassionate sellers. There is also a copy available to borrow through CAA. Anyone is welcome to attend the book-club meeting, whether you've finished the book or just want to join in the conversation.

If you would like to join CAA's book club or have questions, please contact Suzy at suzy@exploreveg.org.

Time: Wednesday April 16 at 6:30
Location: Pizza Luce Uptown, 3200 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis
Book: Striking at the Roots, A Practical Guide to Animal Activism by Mark Hawthorne