In the book Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer, the author not only talks about vegetarianism, but reveals to us what is really happening in the factory farming system. The question circulating in this book is whether or not to eat meat. Foer, however, never tries to convert his readers to become vegetarian, but rather to inform them with information so that they can respond with better judgment. Eating meat is something that the majority of us indulge in without a doubt. That's why, among other reasons, Foer feels compelled to share his findings about where our meat comes from. Throughout the book, he gives vivid accounts of the horrendous conditions that factory-farmed animals endure on a daily basis. For this reason, Foer urges us to take a stand against factory farming, and if we are going to eat meat, then we must adapt humane agricultural methods for meat production. Foer provides us with countless information on animal cruelty as a result of factory farming. The living conditions of animals in this industry can be very disturbing and inhumane, and the process of slaughtering these animals is just as bad. In the chapter “Hide/Find,” Foer shares with his readers the degradation of animals he encounters on the factory farms he has investigated. He uses imagery to colorfully recount his experiences on these farms: “There are tens of thousands of turkey chicks. Fist-sized, with feathers the color of sawdust, they are almost invisible on the sawdust floor. (Foer, p. 88) Here, Foer gives us a visual that emphasizes the horror these animals face. As his investigation continues, he comes across a locked door. Foer says: “Nothing will upset me more than locked doors. Nothing will better capture this whole sad affair of...... middle of paper ......h? Factory farming does not care about animal welfare and that is why it must be stopped; close. Although things are easier said than done, we should strive to negate this notion. There is power in numbers, and the more people campaigning for animal rights and/or welfare, it will bring about a change, however small, but it is change nonetheless. Ending industrial agriculture is not an overnight success, it is a process that will require every able-bodied human being who cares enough about this issue to take a stand. As we've seen, you could be a vegan who advocates for animal welfare in the meat industry. Humane animal agriculture is entirely possible, like family farms and vegetarian ranchers, we just need to make this change. A task indeed but not impossible to achieve. Works CitedFoer, Jonathan S. Eating Animals. New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2009. Print