Useful Links

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The Economic Realities of CAFOs

Dr. John Ikerd

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A Compilation of Papers by Dr. John Ikerd on Industrial Agriculture and Sustainability

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Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

• Animal Feeding Operations

• Environmental Protection Commission (citizen panel oversight commission)

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Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture (IARA)

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Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement

 

Socially Responsible Agricultural Project (SRAP)

 

Humane World For Animals (Formerly The Humane Society of the United States)
  

Guides to Food Labels:

• A Consumer’s Guide to Food Labels and Animal Welfare, Animal Welfare Institute

• Meat, Eggs and Dairy Label Guide, ASPCA

• Meat and Dairy Label Decoder, Environmental Working Group

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Other Organizations Fighting CAFOs

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Food and Water Watch

Farm Sanctuary

Farm Aid

Sierra Club

Organic Consumers Association

Environmental Defense Fund 

Midwest Environmental Advocates

Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

The Land Stewardship Project

Farmer's Legal Action Group

National Family Farm Coalition

Family Farmer Organization * not in english

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (of the USDA)

Ohio Environmental Council (OEC)

Western Organization of Resource Councils

American Public Health Association

Family Farm Defenders

American Farmland Trust