COMMUNITY
CAFOs are often located in low income and minority communities across the country. These communities often lack political resources to oppose CAFO development and practices and are therefore disproportionately impacted by the health and environment consequences. The odor is psychologically debilitating, property values decline and social cohesion is disrupted. Continue watching and learning below.
"IT'S JUST AN UGLY INDUSTRY"
Video - Conversation with Activist Elsie Herring
HOG HELL
Sierra Club- Conversations with Impacted Communities
COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPACTS OF FACTORY FARMS
Steve Wing at TEDxManhattan 2013
RESOURCES
Civil Eats is a daily news source for critical thought about the American food system. This collection includes reports on policy as well as direct interviews with people living next to CAFOs
NATIONAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
This report examines the lack of transparency between the CAFO industry and the Environmental Protection Agency and how this impacts communities, public and environmental health.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL BOARDS OF HEALTH
This report outlines various risks to communities that CAFOs produce. This report was created to assist local boards of health in protecting their communities.
Links several studies and reports on the negative impacts of CAFOs on the communities they reside in as well as resources for communities needing help. SRAP is dedicated to public education and assisting communities in supporting small and sustainable farms.
AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
The APHA's policy statement includes cited data that supports placing a moratorium on new and expanding CAFOs to protect public health. It reports the evidence on disproportionate impacts on communities of color, low income and overall community impact.