Animal Quote by Jonathan Safran Foer
“Ninety-nine percent of all land animals eaten or used to produce milk and eggs in the United States are factory farmed. So although there are important exceptions, to speak about eating animals today is to speak about factory farming.”
About This Quote
Most land animals in the US are raised in factory farms; discussing meat consumption inherently involves the issue of factory farming.
In simple terms: Eating meat in the US is linked to factory farms.
Key Takeaway
Consider the impact of your food choices.
Themes
food
ethics
factory farming
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
informative
ethical
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- restaurant dining
- home cooking
Key Concepts
environment
animal welfare
agriculture
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you know where your food comes from?
- How can you support ethical farming?
A Different Perspective
The statement may overlook small‑scale humane farms.
