Tell Us Your New Year’s Resolutions (And Win a Hoodie!)

By Jasmin

 
 
In 2010, I resolve to ramp up the number of letters to the editor pertaining to animal issues I write. There are so many ways to bring animal issues to the forefront in response to an article. For example, if you encounter a piece about children’s health, you have an opportunity to shed light on the Child Nutrition Act, suggesting that children participating in the National School Lunch Program have access to more plant-based foods.

In 2009, approximately 10 billion land animals were killed for food in this country alone. Though we’re gaining traction in many ways, we cannot lose sight of the multitudes who continue to suffer, nor can we forget that they are relying on us to speak up for them.

With the new year approaching, what will you do to speak up for farm animals? Check out our Tools & Resources for some ideas, including everything from tabling or leafleting to organizing a benefit rock concert for our feathered and furry friends.

Then, enter our contest by letting us know what your New Year’s resolutions for the animals will be. We will randomly select a winner, who will become the proud owner of a snazzy Farm Sanctuary hoodie. The contest ends on January 4, and the winner will be notified by January 20.

To enter our contest, ACT now. (Get it? If not, learn about our Advocacy Campaign Team.) ’Tis the season to make hay!

Comments

[Jessica]

My resolution for the new year is to become more active for the animals. I want to share lots of delicious homemade vegan foods with people and maybe organize an event in my town. There are very few vegans here so it would be really great to start something and spread the word!

[Eve Kager]

I resolve to take more time to educate my friends and co-workers about why I am a vegetarian and the simple things they can do to help animals (and why it is good for them too!).

I also am trying to get even closer to my goal of a vegan diet by elimiating foods I buy that contain eggs.

Lastly, I am hoping to volunteer at a shelter after I move - it not only helps the animals, it helps me!

[Rachel]

My resolution is to contact more companies and ask them too leave out animal ingredients in their products.

[Vegansalt.wordpress.com]

Though I haven't made my full 2010 resolution list yet, there are 4 things I know will be on it when I do.
1-Test more vegan recipes and share the delicious results with non-vegans. (The gingerbread cookies were a huge success with friends and family this Christmas.)
2-Become certified in vegan nutrition, so I can counteract all the bad information with hard facts.
3-Petition my grocery store to carry more vegan products: Vegenaise, beet sugar, and soy yogurt, for starters.
4-Throw a delicious, fully vegan wedding!

[Jason]

My New Years Resolution is to get at Least Five People to transition to a Vegan Diet and Lifestyle for Life, and a Compassion towards All Living Beings!!! I will Continue to be a Voice for the Voiceless, and try to be Most Effective at Personal/Local/Global Activism!!!! And Continue to Educate myself More about Making Every Moment Count in my Activism!!!!