Nearly one-third of animal rights extremist attacks documented in 2022 targeted farmers and food workers, putting them and animals in danger, according to reports from the Animal Agriculture Alliance.* The major animal rights extremist groups like PETA are effective fundraisers and acquire millions of dollars annually to support lobbying efforts, public relations campaigns and other activities.
More than 500 attacks targeted agriculture in 2022.”
Source: BEEF, July 20, 2023. Link.
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. Farmers, processors, and the entire food supply chain are encouraged to implement security measures that protect against potential threats.” – Abby Kornegay