Blueberry and Soybean Farms Taking Over Meat Production on Prince Edward Island

While raising animals—especially pigs—for meat used to be a
significant source of income on Prince Edward Island, the number of farmers and
their profits have been steadily dropping.

According to CBC
News, animal agriculture made up 37 percent of total cash receipts on
Prince Edward Island in 2000, fell to 30 percent in 2016, and is expected to
continue to decline. In 2002, there were about 400 pork producers on the
island. By 2010, this number had plunged to fewer
than 40.

But don’t worry about farmers on the island: Profits
are skyrocketing, in part because blueberry and soybean farming has boomed!

This is yet another sign of the times. More and more people
are eating less meat or ditching it altogether in favor of plant-based foods.
In fact, over the past decade, U.S. meat consumption has declined by 10 percent.

Pigs, cows, chickens, and other farmed animals suffer
horribly. These innocent beings face unimaginable cruelties: extreme confinement; brutal
mutilations; and bloody, violent deaths. There’s no way around it: Animal
agriculture is incredibly cruel.

See for yourself:

Luckily, it’s easier than ever to switch to a compassionate
vegan diet. By doing so you’ll not only spare innocent animals a life of misery
but also help protect the planet
and your health.

Ready to make the switch? Click here to get started!