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Mix and Mingle at Farm Sanctuary's California Country Hoe Down
Annual event includes prominent speakers, a catered vegan meal and shelter time with animals
Orland, CA - May 9, 2007 - Hayrides and a barn dance team up with
knowledgeable speakers and a catered vegan dinner at Farm Sanctuary’s
annual California Country Hoe Down. Held May 12 on our expansive
300-acre sanctuary in Orland, the Hoe Down draws animal advocates
of all stripes to an event that offers practical advice, inspiration
and a good bit of fun.
Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization,
welcomes a diverse group of speakers to our event. On the itinerary
are: Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary; Harold
Brown, Farm Sanctuary outreach coordinator and former cattle farmer;
Alka Chandna, senior researcher for People for the Ethical Treatment
of Animals; and Nathan Runkle, executive director of Mercy for Animals.
“Every year, our Hoe Downs provide a fantastic opportunity to network
with other activists and have a great time doing it,” said
Michelle Waffner, Farm Sanctuary education manager. “It’s
tough to say what the best part of our Hoe Down is—the barn
dance, the charismatic speakers, getting to know the animals on
our farm—we pack a lot into that one day.”
The
Hoe Down will be held on sanctuary grounds at 19080 Newville
Rd., Orland, Calif. Registration fee is $30 and includes the catered
dinner. For more information, call 607-583-2225 ext. 221.
About
Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary is the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the "food animal" industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Orland, Calif., provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional information can be found at www.farmsanctuary.org or by calling 607-583-2225.
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