The distinction between gestation and farrowing crates is crucial in the debate over the Save Our Bacon Act. Gestation crates restrict movement for pregnant sows, while farrowing crates are allowed under California's Proposition 12. #FoodSystem #FactoryFarming

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voteinorout on Instagram: "The distinction between gestation and farrowing crates is crucial in the debate over the Save Our Bacon Act. Gestation crates restrict movement for pregnant sows, while farrowing crates are allowed under California's Proposition 12. #FoodSystem #FactoryFarming⁠ ⁠ Independent farmers argue that corporate lobbyists are using this confusion to push legislation that favors factory farms over family-run operations. Many independent farmers, who don't use gestation crates, oppose the bill, advocating for a food system that supports smaller farms.⁠ ⁠ Comment LINK (on instagram) and we will DM you the link to @uprootcenter https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZySztOAfER/⁠ ⁠ --⁠ ⁠ As a farmer, I had to stitch this. The difference between these crates isn't just a technical detail: it’s the key to understanding how Big Ag is trying to trick Congress into passing the Save Our Bacon Act.⁠ ㅤ⁠ So this isn't just about getting the facts right. This exact confusion is being used by corporate lobbyists to push a bill that would protect factory farms and hurt independent producers.⁠ ㅤ⁠ If you believe in a food system that supports family farms, we need your voice. Tap the link in our bio to sign the petition and stop this bill.⁠ ㅤ⁠ �#FoodSystem #KnowYourFarmer #FactoryFarming⁠ ⁠ Follow @uprootcenter for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson #usapolitics #bacon"

3 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on June 24, 2026: "The distinction between gestation and farrowing crates is crucial in the debate over the Save Our Bacon Act. Gestation crates restrict movement for pregnant sows, while farrowing crates are allowed under California's Proposition 12. #FoodSystem #FactoryFarming⁠ ⁠ Independent farmers argue that corporate lobbyists are using this confusion to push legislation that favors factory farms over family-run operations. Many independent farmers, who don't use gestation crates, oppose the bill, advocating for a food system that supports smaller farms.⁠ ⁠ Comment LINK (on instagram) and we will DM you the link to @uprootcenter https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZySztOAfER/⁠ ⁠ --⁠ ⁠ As a farmer, I had to stitch this. The difference between these crates isn't just a technical detail: it’s the key to understanding how Big Ag is trying to trick Congress into passing the Save Our Bacon Act.⁠ ㅤ⁠ So this isn't just about getting the facts right. This exact confusion is being used by corporate lobbyists to push a bill that would protect factory farms and hurt independent producers.⁠ ㅤ⁠ If you believe in a food system that supports family farms, we need your voice. Tap the link in our bio to sign the petition and stop this bill.⁠ ㅤ⁠ �#FoodSystem #KnowYourFarmer #FactoryFarming⁠ ⁠ Follow @uprootcenter for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson #usapolitics #bacon".

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