Women’s History Month is coming to a close but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t continue to celebrate the stories of women. Choosing a book (or more) from this list – though not at all exhaustive – is a great way to continue celebrating and learning from the many women who contribute so greatly to the movement for compassionate, vegan living.

This morning, we hosted a kickoff event on Capitol Hill, celebrating Representative Earl Blumenauer’s (OR-03) introduction of the Food and Farm Act of 2023. Joined by animal, health, justice, farmer, and environmental advocates, we shared how today’s Farm Bill fails nearly all of us – while advancing a transformational vision for United States food systems.

The Agriculture Improvement Act, or “Farm Bill,” is the most important legislation shaping United States food systems. Passed only twice per decade, the bill determines how we grow, distribute, and dispose of food in the United States, and is therefore responsible for the immense harm today's food systems cause to farmed animals, people, and the planet.

Women who entered animal behavior sciences have shifted the field by offering perspectives that challenged and differed from the majority. As the 36th celebration of Women’s History Month is underway, we are proud of our women-led research team as they aim to contribute to the field of animal behavior and play a role in making science more accessible for others.

This Valentine's Day, guests gathered at Farm Sanctuary to meet our rescued residents, eat vegan treats, and enjoy a speaking presentation with Gene Baur and special guest, Wayne Hsiung.

Farm Sanctuary continues our work in a diverse coalition of organizations officially endorsing the Farm System Reform Act (FSRA) (HR 797 / S 271). This common-sense legislation restricts the expansion and abuses of factory farms, which have been proven to harm animals, communities, and the environment.

Today’s food systems work for nearly no one. Here at Farm Sanctuary, we are working across movements to fight the worst harms of animal agriculture and to “build the good” – just and sustainable food systems that support animals, people, and the planet.

Whether you’re a long time vegan or just dipping your toes into the movement, getting into a new cookbook is a great way to explore new foods and broaden your horizons – and maybe even find a recipe to pass down in your own family! Though this list is not at all exhaustive, below are 8 cookbooks by Black authors we recommend to get you started.