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WATCH: Sanctuary for All: An Inspiring Day at Freedom Farms with Miyoko Schinner

Vegan icon Miyoko Schinner visits Freedom Farms for a day of compassion, connection, and community at this healing sanctuary for all.

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Meet the Peacocks of Freedom Farms: A Feathered Family in the Trees

Meet the charming peacocks of Freedom Farms and discover how they bring personality and peace to our animal sanctuary.

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WATCH: Meet the Cows of Freedom Farms

Explore the lives of cows at Freedom Farms in California. Learn how In Defense of Animals is making a difference for these gentle giants!

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California Residents: Miyoko Schinner Speaking at Freedom Farms & Vegan Chef Challenge

Join vegan icon Miyoko Schinner for a book signing, sanctuary tour, and fundraiser at Freedom Farms in Creston, CA, on Sept 21, 2025. Limited tickets available!

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Meet Odie & Eeyora of Freedom Farms

The donkey and horse friendship of Eeyora and Odie is heartwarming. For 25 years, the rescued animals have become family at Freedom Farms animal sanctuary.

Central California: Fundraiser Dinner at Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher's Ranch!

Join us at Freedom Farms in Creston, California, on August 2 for a magical vegan dinner, live music, rescued animals, and a night of compassion and connection.

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WATCH: Freedom Farms Brings Earth Day Animal Advocacy to San Luis Obispo

In Defense of Animals captivated Earth Day attendees on California’s Central Coast with an opportunity to vote on names for animals at Freedom Farms.

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Freedom Farms to Amplify Animal Rights on California’s Central Coast

In Defense of Animals’ Freedom Farms is launching efforts on California’s Central Coast. This includes bingo nights beginning March 19 and music nights beginning…

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WATCH: Busy Bulls Thwart Cow Contraception: 5 Baby Bovines Welcomed!

We were delighted when Noah was born, but we were resolved he would be the last baby cow born at Freedom Farms. Little did we know the cows already had their own…

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It’s a Boy! Baby Noah Born at Freedom Farms Sanctuary

A calf has been born at Freedom Farms, In Defense of Animals’ new animal sanctuary in Central California.

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A Hollywood Star’s Home Transitions Into a Freedom Center!

Freedom Farms is a new vegan animal sanctuary and wildlife refuge by In Defense of Animals set in a former Hollywood celebrity compound in central California.

WATCH: Wonderful Moos! Cows Are Safe Forever at Our New California Sanctuary

Freedom Farms is a new vegan animal sanctuary and refuge by In Defense of Animals. Help build a barn for the cows!

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