And it has recently expanded its list of opponents to include The Radical Vegan organization.
“No matter the animal-rights extremist group or the tactics used, they all share the same goal of eliminating animal agriculture and taking meat, dairy, poultry, eggs, and seafood off of our grocery store shelves and family tables,” said Abby Kornegay, manager of issues and engagement with the Animal Agriculture Alliance.
“These reports succinctly detail those true intentions, the strategic efforts of the animal rights movement to further their agenda, and key tactics for the animal agriculture community to be aware of.”
“Extremists are getting ever bolder in their efforts against animal agriculture, and direct actions at the farm, processing facility, and retail store continue to rise,” said Kornegay. “Farmers, processors, and the entire food supply chain are encouraged to implement security measures that protect against potential threats.”
In addition to demanding change through direct actions, animal rights groups are also attempting to force change through fundraising efforts which help fund their various efforts and campaigns.
Organizations such as the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals saw a dramatic increase in revenue between their previous fiscal year and the current one.
In PETA’s 2021 tax filing, total revenue equaled $68 million, and according to its website, 2022 revenue equals $82 million, a nearly $14 million increase.
In Ontario it’s Food and Animal Care that speaks for farmers to counter the activists. There are also chapters in Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island.
