We are a coalition of local, state and national organizations concerned about the harmful impacts of factory farms on Oregon’s family farms, communities, environment and animal welfare.

The solution to Oregon’s factory farm crisis is a moratorium on new factory farm permits and the expansion of existing factory farms until policies and rules are in place that ensure the protections of our climate, air, water, and wildlife, our rural communities and the economic viability of family farmers, and the humane treatment of farmed animals.

Animal Legal Defense Fund

The Animal Legal Defense Fund’s mission is to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. The Animal Legal Defense Fund accomplishes this mission by filing high-impact lawsuits to protect animals from harm, providing free legal assistance and training to prosecutors to assure that animal abusers are punished for their crimes, supporting tough animal protection legislation and fighting legislation harmful to animals, and providing resources and opportunities to law students and professionals to advance the emerging field of animal law. Learn more: aldf.org

ASPCA

The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has been at the forefront of animal rescue and protection since our founding as the first animal welfare organization in North America in 1866. For more than 150 years, we have been the leading voice in animal welfare, bringing the critical protection of animals to the forefront of society.

Center for Food Safety

Center for Food Safety’s mission is to empower people, support farmers, and protect the earth from the harmful impacts of industrial agriculture. Through groundbreaking legal, scientific, and grassroots action, we protect and promote your right to safe food and the environment. Learn more: www.centerforfoodsafety.org

Friends of the Columbia Gorge

Friends of the Columbia Gorge shall vigorously protect the scenic, natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Columbia River Gorge. Friends of the Columbia Gorge fulfills this mission by ensuring strict implementation of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act and other laws protecting the region of the Columbia River Gorge; promoting responsible stewardship of Gorge land, air, and waters; encouraging public ownership of sensitive areas; educating the public about the unique natural values of the Columbia River Gorge and the importance of preserving those values; and working with groups and individuals to accomplish mutual preservation goals. Learn more: gorgefriends.org

Friends of Family Farmers

Friends of Family Farmers is the voice for Oregon family farmers who responsibly steward their land and feed our communities. Friends of Family Farmers promotes sensible policies, programs, and regulations that protect and expand the ability of family farmers and ranchers to run successful land-based enterprises while providing safe and nutritious food for all Oregonians. Learn more: www.friendsoffamilyfarmers.org

Food & Water Watch and Food & Water Action

Food & Water Watch and Food & Water Action mobilize regular people to build political power to move bold & uncompromised solutions to the most pressing food, water, and climate problems of our time. We work to protect people’s health, communities, and democracy from the growing destructive power of the most powerful economic interests. Learn more: www.foodandwaterwatch.org

Oregon Rural Action

Oregon Rural Action works to promote social justice, agricultural and economic sustainability, and stewardship of the region’s land, air, and water. Oregon Rural Action envisions the responsible and sustainable use of our natural resources and agricultural lands, a region of social livability and equality, thriving and diverse local economies, and opportunity for present and future generations. Learn more: www.oregonrural.org

Mercy For Animals

Mercy For Animals is committed to building a more just and sustainable food system for all. Mercy For Animals works at the federal, state, and local levels of government to drive legislation and policies that protect animals, workers, farmers, and the planet. We work alongside farmers to create a food system that is financially sound, full of opportunity for rural communities, and that protects vulnerable communities from the environmental justice impacts of factory farming. Learn more: mercyforanimals.org/policy

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Supporting Members

350 Deschutes
350 Eugene
350 PDX
Ariel’s Arc
Beyond Toxics
Climate Reality PDX
Columbia Riverkeeper
Comunidades
Consolidated Oregon Indivisible Network (COIN)
Environment Oregon
Farm Forward
Farm Sanctuary
FarmSTAND
Humane Society of the United States
Humane Voters
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
Rogue Farm Corps
Rogue Riverkeeper
Snake River Water Keeper
Southern Oregon Climate Action Now
WaterWatch of Oregon
World Animal Protection

Does your organization also believe in fighting for Oregon’s rural communities, small independent farms, air and water, and special places? Email Lilli at ldipaola@fwwatch.org to learn more.