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Veg Week Kick-Off Next Week!

Whether you're already vegetarian, want to be, or are just curious about vegetarianism, veganism, and animal advocacy, Veg Week has something to offer you! Join veg lovers and Compassionate Action for Animals for our sixth annual week-long celebration of all that's veg: Veg Week 2009!

Did you know that as many as thirty percent of diners of all ages "want vegetarian meals"? And that twenty percent of college students identify as vegetarian?

Join veg lovers from Tuesday, September 29th to Monday, Oct. 5th, for Veg Week - our annual celebration of all that's veg! The festivities include a presentation by Jonathan Balcombe, a cooking class, a potluck in the park, dine-outs, film showings, a tour of a Minneapolis chicken sanctuary and more!

A big part of Veg Week is the Pledge to be Veg. If you or your friends aren't currently vegetarian or vegan, take our Pledge to be Veg and come have fun! Be sure to come to the September 29th, Jonathan Balcombe kick-off event for your complimentary care pack, loaded with recipes, coupons, snacks, and other goodies.

Questions about the Pledge to be Veg or about vegetarianism in general? Send us an e-mail at info@ExploreVeg.org or give us a call at 612-626-5785.

Veg Week kick-off talk by Jonathan Balcombe:

Time: Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Coffman Memorial Union Theater

For more information, check out our website.

Mercy for Animals Hatchery Investigation

Thrown, dropped, mutilated, and ground-up alive. This is the shocking reality faced by hundreds of thousands of chicks each day at the world's largest egg-laying breed hatchery - Hy-Line International in Spencer, Iowa.

New hidden camera footage obtained at this facility during a Mercy for Animals undercover investigation gives a disturbing glimpse into the cruel and industrialized reality of modern hatcheries.

The warm, comforting, and protective wings of these newly hatched chicks' mothers have been replaced with massive machines, quickly moving conveyor belts, harsh handling, and distressing noise. These young animals are sorted, discarded, and handled like mere cogs in a machine...

Read the whole investigation and watch the video on the Mercy for Animals website.

Recipe: Fried "Chicken"

Great for when you're craving something crispy and delicious, this fried "chicken" will keep anyone satisfied.

Check out the full recipe on our website