Wheat isn’t just about our diet. Wheat significantly impacts cultures and is an essential staple that connects people and communities. Although wheat sales rise and fall, it’s a go-to food for many. Wheat has saved millions of lives. However, wheat is an umbrella term and includes other grains exported worldwide from Russia to Canada. Because […]
If you are a chicken fan, then Iowa is the place to go, as this is the state that produces the most chickens out of all the US states. Iowa is followed closely by Ohio and Indiana. I found it quite mind-boggling that one state could raise so many millions of chickens. Curious about just […]
Meat, including beef, is a major part of most people’s diets, but the amount of beef the US produces each year will truly shock you. And among the states, Texas takes the lead for being the largest beef-producing state. From burgers and meatballs to meatloaf and casseroles, Americans truly love their beef, with the country […]
It’s hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that how many species of amazing animals used to exist on this planet that just don’t anymore. With their extinction, we lose more of the beautiful diversity of Earth and throw off the balance of important ecosystems. Extinctions happen all the time. The West […]
(Warning: This article contains graphic details of dogfighting and its effects on dogs.) Dog fighting – Madness from the minds of men. There aren’t enough horrible words to describe someone who’s involved with this “blood sport.” It takes someone who is less than human to watch dogs perform such unnatural acts just for one’s pleasure, […]
When I was younger, I wanted to be a vet. I remember watching All Creatures Great and Small on TV, and I was in love with the idea. I was an animal lover, so what could be better than helping treat sick animals? I even did my high-school work experience at our local vets, who […]
Kind of startling, isn’t it? Unless you live in one of these countries. There are two sides here…The side that thinks, “Cultures are different. What’s normal for one may not be for another.” Or you might think, “What the hey!” Countries like China and Vietnam have long histories of consuming dog meat. And think about […]
Sometimes we need to make time to do the right thing. If an animal is being abused, it’s one of those times. You may not know how to report animal abuse, but you can find answers right here. I’ve been an animal lover and advocate all my life. I think I was born with a […]
In this day and age, animal testing should be far behind us in the rearview mirror. Yet, too many people don’t know the horrors and senselessness of the situation. So I’d like to share some educated answers to the question, “What is animal testing?” Animal abuse exists in many forms, and in a perfect world, […]
Every 60 seconds, an animal is suffering abuse at the hands of humans, with more than 10 million animals dying in the US alone each year. These staggering figures point to a world fast losing its moral compass as intentional cruelty and neglect are inflicted on animals across all species. Yet despite anti-cruelty laws existing […]