Renee’s and Tommy’s story made its way into cattle ranchers’ and animal farmers’ homes all over the country. As a result of an organic outpouring of calls and messages from families wanting to transition from animal agriculture to a financially stable, environmentally-friendly way of life while preserving their culture and history, the Rancher Advocacy Program was born.

Rowdy Girl Sanctuary and Rancher Advocacy Program or RAP share a special relationship. Rowdy Girl Sanctuary is not just the first model of successful transition. It is the primary investor in RAP which has become the program that guides, supports and invests in other animal farms and cattle ranches. Our objectives are clear and focused – to transition ranches and farms away from animal agriculture, save their animals and provide a compassionate, financially stable means of living and ranching. On July 18, 2018, Renee and Rowdy Girl Sanctuary launched the Rancher Advocacy Program (RAP). Now three more ranches are transitioning.