The cruelty inflicted on farmed animals is terrible, but you can be part of the movement that will end the abuse. Here are five ways to speak up for animals in the new year:

1. Eat More Plant-Based Foods

Farmed animals are easily the most abused animals on the planet. We can protect them from a lifetime of suffering by moving toward compassionate vegan eating. To order your FREE Vegetarian Starter Guide, click here.

2. Share Undercover Videos on Social Media

Most people have no idea how awfully factory farms abuse animals to bring us meat, dairy, and eggs. Sharing undercover videos on social media is a great way to expose friends and family to the truth.

3. Become a Hen Hero

Join our Hen Heroes team of online activists! Most of our Hen Hero actions take less than 60 seconds but can spare hundreds of thousands of chickens a lifetime of misery. Sign up here.

4. Fundraise

You can use a marathon or your birthday, anniversary, graduation, or just plain passion for helping animals as a vehicle for inspiring friends and family to donate to Mercy For Animals. Create your own fundraising page, set a goal, and get started!

5. Become a Better Advocate

There are lots of opportunities to speak out for farmed animals and promote plant-based eating. But what’s the best way to do it? These groundbreaking studies from Mercy For Animals can improve the effectiveness of your farmed animal advocacy.

By showing compassion and kindness for animals, you are already helping change the world for the better. Be sure to follow Mercy For Animals on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and Twitter for the latest investigations, plant-based news, and more.