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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.

Elsie Herring

"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.

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