Fighting Factory Farms: Pathways to Progress - Bethel University VT
Factory farming harms animals, communities, and ecosystems. Come learn about the amazing work people are doing to stop it.
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
To create a better world, we have to change our laws and policies. But how exactly do we go about doing that? In this solutions-oriented class, Bella will bring you inside the complex and fascinating regulatory landscape that allows factory farms and the harms they cause to proliferate. The class will offer a presentation, time for questions and reflections, and information on how to get involved in the movement to end factory farming. If you love animals, the Earth, and your community, then this class is for you!
Professor): Bella O'Connor, attorney and activist
Bella is an attorney and activist interested in exploring the transformative solutions emerging at the intersection of animal and environmental law. She is excited to be able to share her knowledge with BU students.
Restrictions or Requirements: Open to all ages and perspectives! Some of the content will be upsetting, so this talk may be best for adults and children 13+.
Materials or Prep: This session meets on Zoom.com. You can connect to Zoom.com via a computer, mobile phone or tablet. Get help, tutorials and resources about Zoom on BU's website.
About Bethel University - Vermont
Bethel University Vermont (BU) is a free community pop-up university based in Bethel, Vermont, created by the Bethel Revitalization Initiative. We offer free classes and meet-ups by the community, for the community, during the month of March each year. Learn more about Bethel University and check out more free class and event listings at betheluniversityvt.org.
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