Demand change

Object to the Introduction of Huge Factory Farms Entering the UK

Foston Pig Factory

If you don’t want to see massive US-scale pig factories entering the UK, then make your voice heard officially by registering your opposition to the planners on the Derbyshire County Council website. The local MP, Heather Wheeler, Friends of the Earth and the Soil Association have already objected alongside over 16,000 others. Make your voice heard now.

Other Campaigns to Support

Soil Association

The Soil Association is a charity campaigning for planet-friendly food and farming. They believe in the importance of the connection between soil, food, the health of people and the health of the planet.

1. Object to the proposed huge pig factory in Foston, Derbyshire (Application CW9/0311/174). GO
2. Ask your MP to support our call for accurate labelling of meat and dairy products. GO
3. Write to your MP and get your voice heard about animal cloning. GO
4. Find out more about their current campaigns. GO

Compassion in World Farming

Compassion in World Farming was founded over 40 years ago in 1967 by a British farmer who became horrified by the development of modern, intensive factory farming. Today they campaign peacefully to end all cruel factory farming practices. They believe that the biggest cause of cruelty on the planet deserves a focused, specialised approach – so they only work on farm animal welfare.

1. Lobby the EU to end illegal pig farming. GO
2. Take action for pigs. GO
3. Find out more information on other campaigns. GO

Slow Food UK

Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.

1. Find out more information on current projects and events. GO

Campaign to Protect Rural England

CPRE campaigns for a sustainable future for the English countryside, a vital but undervalued environmental, economic and social asset to the nation. They highlight threats and promote positive solutions. Their in-depth research supports active campaigning, and through reasoned argument and lobbying they seek to influence public opinion and decision-makers at every level.

1. Find more information on their current food and farming campaigns. GO

Sustain

Sustain: The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.

1. Support the ‘Sick of Nasty Meat’ Campaign. GO
2. Find out how you can get involved with their current campaigns. GO

RSPCA

In the early 19th-century the RSPCA was one of the first organisations to try to improve conditions for farm animals at markets, during transport and at slaughter. Today they are working harder than ever before to try to improve the welfare of as many farm animals as possible, at every stage of their lives.

1. Find out more information about their ‘Think Pig’ campaign. GO

WSPA

WSPA’s vision is of a world where animal welfare matters, and animal cruelty ends. Find out more information about their current campaigns. GO