European colonization of North America normalized intensive animal farming and transformed Indigenous diets as a tool of cultural erasure. Decolonizing the US food system offers pathways to restorative justice for Indigenous people, while supporting the well-being of animals and the environment.
Growing demand for farmed salmon in wealthy nations of the Global North is placing a strain on wild fish populations and local food systems of the Global South.
The systemic focus of food justice advocacy aligns well with the goals of food system transformation.
Food access challenges intersect with many other social, economic, and environmental concerns in the food system.
Intensive agriculture in the US damages the environment, wastes natural resources, drives climate change, and harms both animals and humans.
Confronting structural racism in the food system means looking beyond "food deserts" and recognizing the systemic roots of food access disparities.
Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) harm animals, disrupt rural economies, and pollute the environment. Can we secure a future food system free of CAFOs?
To cultivate dignity, justice, and sustainability in the food system, Stray Dog Institute provides nonprofit allies with funding, strategic research, and opportunities for collaboration. Together, we hope to build a more compassionate world for people, animals, and the environment.
