Gene baur, cofounder of farm sanctuary talking animals. Jon stewart and wife announce plans to open animal sanctuary. Gene baur discusses his new book the farm sanctuary life friday i had the opportunity to video chat with gene baur over skype about his new book the farm sanctuary life. As the president and cofounder of farm sanctuary, the nations largest farm animal rescue and protection organization, gene baur seizes every opportunity to raise awareness and understanding about the effects of factory farming and the cheap food system in our country. Gene baur is the cofounder and president of farm sanctuary. In 1986, gene baur started selling veggie dogs out of his aqua blue volkswagen van to raise money for farm sanctuary, an animal rights organization he cofounded with his thenwife. Salary, married, wedding, spouse, family gene baur formerly gene bauston is an activist, bestselling author, and president and cofounder of farm sanctuary, the first animal rescue organization dedicated to farmed animals. Animal acres was founded in 2005 with a mission similar to farm sanctuarys and is presently home to rescued. President of farm sanctuary has been hailed as the conscience of the food movement.
Unable to keep a sheep in her backyard forever, houston started farm sanctuary with thenhusband gene baur, and hilda was their first rescued farm. Baur is the president and cofounder of farm sanctuary, the organization that operates three shelters in new york and california providing lifelong care for. Farm sanctuary, a haven for rescued farmed animals, began 20 years ago when gene baur rescued a goat which he named hilda from a pile of dead goats in a stockyard. Changing hearts and minds about animals and food by gene baur. Since he was a youngster, gene baur has loved animals. Marathon running has given him a new outlet for his energy and a unique way to advocate for. For a chance to win a copy of genes new book living the farm sanctuary life, leave a comment sharing which one of genes 5 tenets most resonates with you the five tenets of farm sanctuary. With his new bestselling book, living the farm sanctuary life. Eight reasons why a plantbased diet is the most healthful by gene baur. Gene baur is the cofounder and president of farm sanctuary and was named the conscience of the food movement by time magazine.
Join us for a book signing with gene baur, author of living the farm sanctuary life. In addition to enjoying great sages new vegan menu, youll be treated to an inspiring talk by gene. Since 1986 his organization has not only helped to enact groundbreaking laws and policies to help prevent sick and diseased animals. Tracey started pursuing her passion for animal charity work after reading the farm sanctuary president and cofounder gene baurs 2008 book. The first animal rescued was a sheep named hilda, who was rescued from a pile of dead animals behind a stockyard farm sanctuarys budget exceeds five million dollars, with funding coming from. Gene baur cofounder and president of farm sanctuary released a new book entitled living the farm sanctuary life. Gene holds a bachelors degree in sociology from california state university northridge and a masters degree in agricultural economics from cornell university. The ultimate guide to eating mindfully, living longer, and feeling better every day. Genes also graciously given me three copies to giveaway details below for now, an exclusive excerpt from living the farm sanctuary life.
Gene baur and lorri houston are cofounders of farm sanctuary the nations leading farm animal protection and refuge organization and one of the worlds leading animal rights advocacy groups. This article, from early 2011, remains as relevant and insightful today as it was then. He is vegan and has been involved with animal rights since he cofounded farm sanctuary in 1986. This is one of the most beautiful things, is to have babies born on the shelter because a theyve never been scared, ever. In farm sanctuary baur takes readers through the past 20 years of his life and that of his sanctuary, which now has two locations watkins glen, ny, and orland, ca. Living the farm sanctuary life giveaway gene baurs new book. Changing hearts and minds about animals and food ebook written by gene baur.
Lorri houston aka lorri bauston is a pioneer for the farm animal sanctuary movement. Gene baur has been hailed as the conscience of the food movement by time. It was originally funded by sales of vegetarian hot dogs at grateful dead concerts. Gene baur, cofounder of farm sanctuary, author and activist. We continue to revisit gene baurs writings from the past decades. Baur will share more information about how the farm sanctuary operates. Farm sanctuary was founded in 1986 by gene baur and lorri houston then known as gene and lorri bauston. Gene baur born july 24, 1962, formerly known as gene bauston, is an author and activist in the animal rights and food movement. Gene baur shares the key to happiness ordinary vegan. In this definitive vegan and animalfriendly lifestyle guide, gene explores the deeply transformative experience of learning to live compassionately and without harm to animals. In farm sanctuary gene baur highlights the appalling conditions billions of animals are forced to endure in factory farms in order to produce more meat more cheaply in the shortest possible time. Learn more about genes work by following him on facebook, twitter, and instagram, and learn about his upcoming speaking engagements here susie coston.
May 29, 2015 baur is the president and cofounder of farm sanctuary, the organization that operates three shelters in new york and california providing lifelong care for nearly a thousand rescued farm animals. Farm sanctuarys own gene baur will be the guest of honor as this popular organic restaurant celebrates its transition to allvegan fare, and youre invited to the party. Featuring farm sanctuary residents clarabelle, gloven, goodwin, kathy, curry, and allene, the farm sanctuarys kids is a great way to add some youthful wisdom to your home or. Living the farm sanctuary life is a beautiful picture of how we can all thrive without eating meat, without harming animals.
Jul 29, 2015 gene baur dinner lecture, vegan buffet, and book signing, browns brewing company, 417 river st, troy, ny. Email great sage goes vegan with gene baur farm sanctuary. Gene baur is the cofounder of farm sanctuary, a tranquil oasis for rescued farm animals and the people who love. Living the farm sanctuary life with gene baur moomah the.
Gene baur dinner lecture, vegan buffet, and book signing, browns brewing company, 417 river st, troy, ny. Dec 06, 2017 president and cofounder, farm sanctuary gene grew up in hollywood, california and worked in commercials for mcdonalds and other fast food restaurants. This is the the second installment in the book barn series with farm sanctuary board member james costa. Gene, who began his activist career selling veggie hotdogs out of a vw van at grateful dead concerts to fund farm animal rescues, is currently farm sanctuarys president. Farm sanctuarys gene baur talks food, friends, and vegan. Dear friend of farm animals, we are excited to share with you that farm sanctuary has acquired animal acres, a farm animal sanctuary in acton, california. Farm sanctuary and us, were getting married, tracey announced, with. This beautifully written, engaging, and compelling book tells the story of gene baur a modernday hero and trailblazer and his remarkable journey of bringing light, peace, health, hope, and sanctuary to thousands of rescued farmed animal ambassadors, the few who have been incredibly fortunate to call farm sanctuary home. A triathlete, vegan, animal activist and overall compassionate human being, gene has practically dedicated his life to ensuring that the lives of others are cared for. With three locations, one in upstate ny, and two more in california, it has grown from a small, struggling operation to one of the largest and.
Gene baur, the cofounder and president of farm sanctuary, the nations leading farm animal protection organization, knows that the key to happiness lies in aligning your beliefs with your actions. Gene baur, farm sanctuary president, author and activist, is interviewed on his successful book living the farm sanctuary life. Filled with hope, this book is written for all who strive for a more compassionate world. Although gene and lorri have since divorced and gone their. Gene baur is the president and cofounder of farm sanctuary, the nations leading farm animal protection organization. Changing hearts and minds about animals and food, became a national bestseller. Apr 07, 2015 gene baur is the cofounder and president of farm sanctuary and was named the conscience of the food movement by time magazine. Gene, who began his activist career selling veggie hotdogs out of a vw van at grateful dead concerts to fund farm animal rescues, is currently farm sanctuary s president.
Since 1986 his organization has not only helped to enact groundbreaking laws and. Animal acres was founded in 2005 with a mission similar to farm sanctuarys and is presently home to rescued cows, pigs, sheep, goats, turkeys, geese, and chickens. Luckily for me and for everyone looking to live a saner, more humane life, gene baur is releasing his second book. Gene baur and lorri houston are cofounders of farm sanctuary the. The goats in this postersized illustration from tracey stewarts do unto animals encourage you to embrace your playful side and enjoy life. The ultimate guide to eating mindfully, living longer and feeling better every dayprovides an overview of farm sanctuary since he helped launch it in 1986 and its current mission, sort of farm sanctuary 101. The book includes practical advice and amazing recipes that i hope will inspire everyone to live compassionately and conscientiously. Farm sanctuarys gene baur strives for mindful, animal.
President and cofounder, farm sanctuary gene grew up in hollywood, california and worked in commercials for mcdonalds and other fast food restaurants. Matt ball farm sanctuary compassionate communities. An evening with author and farm sanctuary cofounder gene baur. Join us on thursday, march 8, for a presentation from guest speaker gene baur, president of the farm sanctuary founded in 1986 and now operating three sanctuaries in new york and california, the farm sanctuary aims to provide more information about where our food comes from and offers a home for farm animals in need. Hes been called the conscience of the food movement by time magazine, and opposes factory farming and advocates for what he believes would be a more just and respectful food system. He lives in rural new york state and is the cofounder and president of farm sanctuary, americas leading farm animal protection organization. When gene baur cofounded farm sanctuary in 1986, he could hardly have imagined that it would become the worlds premiere refuge for farm animals, with outposts in new york and california offering. From pythagoras to peta by norm phelps, published in 2007. On april 7th, 2015 an extraordinary thing happened. May, 2015 gene baurcofounder and president of farm sanctuary, and author of living the farm sanctuary life. In farm sanctuary gene baur highlights the appalling conditions billions of animals. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read farm sanctuary. An ardent animal activist and a regular contributor to litbreaker media, james is the director of the documentary lunch hour, which looks critically at.
Farm sanctuary works to protect farm animals from cruelty, inspire change in the way society views and treats farm animals, and promote compassionate vegan living. An ardent animal activist and a regular contributor to litbreaker media, james is the director of the documentary lunch hour, which looks critically at childhood obesity and school lunch programs. His descriptions of the courageous battles fought by many individuals to end such practices are touching. Gene has also written many books on his primary interests. In april, 2015, gene baur launched his second book, living the farm sanctuary life which exposes the extent and level of cruelty shown toward animals particularly those typically associated with factory farms and slaughterhouses. On hazelton, reuben, and summer, lambs born at farm sanctuary after their mothers were rescued. Email farm sanctuary acquires animal acres southern.
Farm sanctuary interview with founder and president, gene baur june 19, 2015 watkins glen, ny forward. I worked at farm sanctuary fulltime pros true love and compassion for animals you get to spend time with animals lots of learning sometimes you get to spend time with gene baur and he is the most wonderful human being susie coston, the national shelter director, is a gift to the world. Sep 11, 2015 the fairfield public library and fairfield university present an evening with gene baur, author of living the farm sanctuary life and cofounder of the farm sanctuary the event will be held on thursday october, 22 at 7. I met gene baur about 17 years ago when my husband and i visited farm.
Living the farm sanctuary life giveaway gene baurs new. Leading animal rights activist gene baur examines the real cost of the meat on our. Gene baur, farm sanctuary, author at one green planetone. Gene told his gripping personal story at the farm animal rights movement farms 2017 national animal rights conference, taking us through his personal journey, which led to the creation of farm sanctuary, americas leading farm animal sanctuary. He adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1985, and today, he campaigns to raise awareness about the negative consequences of industrialized factory farming and our cheap food system. Baur is president and cofounder of farm sanctuary, a farm animal protection.
Oct 28, 2016 this is the the second installment in the book barn series with farm sanctuary board member james costa. The ultimate guide to eating mindfully, living longer, and feeling better every day, gene shares lessons learned from his nearly 30year career working to change the way society. Gene baur is the president and cofounder of the nations leading farm animal protection organization, farm sanctuary, which advocates the fair treatment of farm animals, a return to the roots of agriculture, and the end of animals suffering for our consumption. The fairfield public library and fairfield university present an evening with gene baur, author of living the farm sanctuary life and cofounder of the farm sanctuary the event will be held on thursday october, 22 at 7. The ultimate guide to eating mindfully, living longer, and feeling better every day in tow, farm sanctuary founder gene baur talked plantbased eating. The first animal rescued was a sheep named hilda, who was rescued from a pile of dead animals behind a stockyard farm sanctuary s budget exceeds five million dollars, with funding coming from. In this definitive vegan and animalfriendly lifestyle guide, farm sanctuary president gene baur and gene stone, author of forks over knives, explore the deeply transformative experience of living daytoday in harmony with your basic values. This book shows how they also treat animals with unspeakable cruelty. In this definitive vegan and animalfriendly lifestyle guide, he and gene stone, author of forks over knives, explore the deeply transformative. Gene baurcofounder and president of farm sanctuary, and author of living the farm sanctuary life.
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