Factory farming remains a dominant but highly controversial practice, with significant concerns around animal welfare, environmental degradation, and public health. Despite growing opposition, legislative progress has been slow due to industry lobbying and political inertia. One way to bridge this gap could be through a dual-track approach that combines direct democracy campaigns with targeted policy advocacy, aiming to phase out factory farming in high-income countries by 2050.
The initiative could operate on two parallel tracks:
The long-term goal would be to align with broader climate and animal welfare targets, gradually eliminating factory farming in high-income countries.
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A pilot phase could start in favorable regions (e.g., California or Switzerland) to test messaging and build credibility. Coalition-building with environmental and public health organizations could broaden support. Challenges like industry opposition or voter apathy might be addressed by simplifying messaging (e.g., "End Animal Cruelty") and proposing just transition programs for affected farmers.
This approach could uniquely combine direct democracy with advocacy, offering a pathway to systemic change where traditional lobbying has struggled. Early successes in ballot regions could create a template for scaling efforts elsewhere.
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