Vegetarian Star

Several celebrities have partaken in a funny PSA for Farm Sanctuary’s What Did You Do? campaign meant to raise awareness on the cruelty of factory farming and teach consumers how they can make a difference.

Russell Simmons, Shannon Elizabeth, Fred Willard and Ashlan Gorse play enthusiastic PR folks in a conference who are trying to pitch their ideas to help people understand just how much life on some of these farms suck for animals.

“I get that you don’t want to shock people but the reality is shocking,” Simmons says.

Some suggested ideas to get the shocking point across include “Celebrity Pictionary,” that illustrates how chickens get their beaks cut off. However, that idea is deemed “over the top.”

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“Most people don’t think very much about the impacts of when they eat and those impacts are profound not only for our own health but for the well being of other animals and for the planet itself.”

“[Veganism] It’s good for us, it’s good for the animals and it’s good for the planet.”

—Gene Baur, president of Farm Sanctuary, one of the largest and well known sanctuaries for abused, rescued and neglected farm animals in the United States, during a recent appearance in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary, one of the country’s largest organizations for abused, neglected and rescued farmed animals, sat down with the hosts of KTLA’s Sunday Edition to answer a few basic questions about the vegan lifestyle.

Baur busts many common stereotypes about veganism.

It’s not the new anorexia and people who follow the diet are quite healthy. It’s not always expensive, doesn’t require a membership to the organic co-op and you may even be able to find a few staples at the local dollar store. An even if you end up paying slightly more, it may save money in the future. Baur cites a statistic that a vegan diet could save us all 70% on our health care costs.

Watch the interview below for more.

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Several celebrities came out for Farm Sanctuary’s Celebrity Poker Tournament to help raise money for one of the largest farm animal sanctuary’s in the country.

Actress Jennifer Coolidge was one of several stars present and during a behind the scenes interview with VegNews TV, she stated how raising awareness for farm animals is just as important as cat, dog and other pet adoption events.

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Gene Baur is not only an animal advocate, vegetarian, and co-founder and president of Farm Sanctuary.

He’s also an avid runner.

The popular magazine for enthusiasts Runner’s World, has featured a Q & A with Baur, in addition to a clip of him completely in his element–standing in sweats among several farmed animals.

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Comedian and actor Kevin Nealon will host a celebrity poker tournament on March 16 that benefits Farm Sanctuary.

The event will also feature vegan snacks and drinks and a special performance from Grammy winning singer and songwriter Colbie Caillat.

The event takes place at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Conor Penthouse (4th Floor), located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles, CA 90036. Doors open at 7:00 PM. The tournament begins at 7:30.

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Steve-O has an interview with Rolling Stone magazine where he discusses his vegan diet, his work with animal rescue and welfare organization Farm Sanctuary and his thoughts on letting everyone know how their burgers actually make it to their favorite restaurants.

Here are a few highlights:

On craving a cheeseburger every now and then
Sure, man. I miss fuckin’ Whoppers, but I also miss eight-balls and ganja. But I find being a vegan so rewarding that it’s worth it for me.

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Casey Affleck is backing a new initiative to improve the living conditions of millions of animals living on farms.

The Massachusetts Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act asks Congress to pass a law, “prohibiting veal crates, gestation crates, and battery cages, generally used to confine chickens.

Affeck wrote a letter on behalf of three animal welfare organziations–Farm Sanctuary, the ASPCA, and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals–advocating this change.

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