You can subscribe to our blog using our RSS feed.
Why visit a farm sanctuary?
An in-person tour of a farm sanctuary can be a fun way to have personal encounters with animals otherwise farmed for food. These up-close experiences can tap into our compassion and help us understand our shared sentience. Tours also provide insight into the dedication, ingenuity and resources it takes to ensure farmed animals enjoy a full and peaceful existence.
Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) coordinates with local farm sanctuaries within driving distance of the Twin Cities to offer tours. We do this to give you the chance to make personal connections with animals and learn their stories. When we begin to deeply understand how farmed animals experience the world, our motivation to protect the quality of their lives and embrace a plant-based lifestyle increases.
Meet Wholesome Minnesota Coordinator, Jodi Gruhn
Compassionate Action for Animals (CAA) recently hired a new Wholesome Minnesota Coordinator, Jodi Gruhn. Please join us in welcoming her to this exciting role!
Volunteer Shout-Out: Stefanee Bakke
Meet Stefanee Bakke, an all-around (all-star!) volunteer who has helped us with everything from sending Postcards for Animals to distributing copies of Twin Cities Veg Living to online administrative work.
Read on to discover what inspires Stefanee to volunteer for animals and eat plant-based.
Macalester CAA’s first quarter progress
By Brody Fuller, vice chair, Macalester College CAA branch
The Macalester College branch of CAA has been active for just over three months, and is focused on taking steps to promote plant-based options in the college cafeteria as well as organizing events while working towards short- and long-term goals. The group conducts bi-weekly meetings with members, and meeting topics have included guest speakers, consultation with plant-based professionals, and discussions about action to be taken to move the Macalester cafeteria towards more plant-based food options.
Find copies of 2021 Twin Cities Veg Living at these locations
Pick up your free copy of Twin Cities Veg Living from one of these veg-friendly businesses. Limited quantities available. While supplies last.
Twin Cities Veg Living Issue 7 is Here!
You’re going to love this year’s issue of Twin Cities Veg Living! It’s packed with great recipes from local chefs, a guide to veg-friendly Black-owned businesses, the lowdown on where to grab a top-notch brunch, nutritional tips, animal sanctuary updates, thoughts on building a humane society from Christine Coughlin, state director for the Humane Society of the United States, and so much more. Check it out!
Take Action for Animals and Climate by March 31
Minnesota’s Environmental Quality Review Board is seeking public input on changes to how it measures the greenhouse gas impact of new and expanded feedlots (aka factory farms).
It’s critical that the board hear from the public the full weight of environmental impacts caused by factory farming. Your input could help to entirely prevent the introduction of new or expanded factory farming operations in our state, and assist in the transition to a more humane and climate-friendly economy.
Fill out this form to take action now. More information and further ways to take action are discussed below.
The 2021 Twin Cities Vegan Comfort Food Challenge Champion
Minneapolis-based Reverie Cafe and Bar’s “Long Haul Burger” impressed voters and earned top honors in this year’s challenge.
The chefs and founders of Reverie, Kirsten Wiegmann and Jeffery Therkelsen, are the official Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge Champions. Kirsten and Jeff were awarded a $150 cash prize and certificate, presented at a special online ceremony on March 20.
Curious about our online auction? Here’s a preview.
The silent auction is part of our 2021 Annual Banquet fundraising event.
We have something for everyone at the 2021 Breathing Free online auction. Have a look and get ready to place your bids! The auction opens on March 9 and will close March 20 at midnight. (That’s midnight on the evening of our Annual Banquet.)
Farmers’ Protests in India and Compassionate Eating
Wondering about the farmers’ protests in India? Read the summary below from The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy and other racial and food justice organizations about why the protests are important, including the ability to make a living growing vegetables, rather than animals.
Compassionate Action for Animals signed on to their statement of support that will be delivered to those protesting, joining Food Empowerment Project and others in solidarity. Change in India could help pave the way for a more equitable, compassionate food infrastructure in the United States, as well.