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, New York, 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. The Walk for Farm Animals helps fund and raise awareness about these vital, education and advocacy efforts.

Walks occur throughout the country every fall. —on or around October 2—in honor of World Farm Animals Day. They are generally three to six miles in length (five to 10 kilometers) and held in public parks. If you are interested in participating in a Farm Sanctuary Walk for Farm Animals as a walker this fall, please check the 2008 Walk location page to see if this there is an event in your city. If there is not a Walk scheduled in your area and you would like to organize one, please visit the Coordinator Info page or email walk@farmsanctuary.org.