Vegan Earth Day 2009 was a huge success! FARM’s network of grassroots volunteers carried the vegan message to more than 130 communities across the U.S. and Canada for Earth Day. Check out the updated website at www.BiteGlobalWarming.org. Activists educated caring citizens and environmental activists that changing light bulbs and recycling is not enough and the consequences of animal agriculture upon the environment is of the utmost concern. 

FARM mailed out over 100 full Earth Day event packs complete with handouts, stickers, signup sheets and more. Our colorful postcard-sized handouts were a hit – we sent 20,000 handouts for distribution at Earth Day activities! Each handout carries a concise message linking animal agriculture to environmental devastation and offers a free Veg Starter Guide and weekly vegan recipes. FARM also launched an online Vegan Earth Day Pledge and received 430 pledges for Earth Day!

In the nation’s capital, FARM staff and dedicated volunteers conducted outreach at the massive Earth Day festival and free concert on the National Mall.  With thousands in attendance, FARM teamed up with the Vegetarian Society of DC to educate attendees with an information booth at this observance organized by Earth Day Network. Thousands were made aware of the vegan message through large signs, handouts, sign-up sheets, and even an interview with Channel 9 news! The Washington Post mentioned one of the large signs in the crowd, which read “Weapons of Mass destruction - GO VEGAN” featuring a picture of a crossed fork and knife. 

With increasing public awareness about green living, more and more people are recognizing the magnitude of their food choices and adopting a compassionate, environmentally-friendly vegan diet.

Join us at the Animal Rights 2009 National Conference in Los Angeles this summer!