Have you ever wondered, “Where are factory farms located?” or searched for “factory farms near me”? The interactive Factory Farm Maps from Food & Water Watch's Factory Farm Nation campaign offers eye-opening insights.
This comprehensive livestock farming map vividly illustrates what rural communities have experienced for decades:
“We wanted to illustrate something that people in rural America have known for a long time: independent family farms are being replaced by factory farms, and these facilities are overwhelming some regions of the country. This method of raising livestock harms rural communities and puts small family farms out of business. It takes away consumers’ choice at the grocery store, makes food safety problems happen on a larger scale, and creates more waste than the surrounding environment can adequately absorb. It keeps animals packed tightly together inside buildings and relies on overusing antibiotics, creating a perfect breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant superbugs that can make all of us sick.”
Why Factory Farming Matters
Egg-Truth firmly believes that no form of farming is acceptable when it involves exploiting animals. However, factory farms clearly represent the most severe conditions animals endure. According to the Factory Farm Nation Project:
“Factory farms also are detrimental to the animals themselves. Most factory-farmed hogs and chickens have no access to the outdoors and never see daylight. Beef cattle and dairy cows spend time outside, but they are confined to feedlots with no access to pasture or grass, which is what they are built to eat. The lack of outdoor access, inability to express natural behaviors, health problems and stress caused by production practices, and breeding designed to maximize weight gain or egg and milk production take a toll on animal welfare.”
At Egg-Truth, we recognize that these maps don't just depict locations—they reveal a powerful truth: Choosing plants over animal products isn’t simply a personal dietary preference. It profoundly impacts animal lives, human health, and environmental sustainability.
Using the Factory Farm Map
Curious about the scale of egg production and factory farms near you? Navigate the Factory Farm Map by state and county to discover detailed data on local egg-laying hen operations and other livestock industries.
Livestock Farming Map: Beyond the Hen
While our focus at Egg-Truth is predominantly on hens, this map also covers other types of livestock. Dairy cows and beef cattle might have some access to the outdoors, but they are mostly confined to feedlots, severely restricting their natural behaviors. To understand more about factory farming's impact on cows on dairy farms, check out our sister website Dairy-Truth.
Explore More with Egg-Truth
Understanding the severity of factory farming is the first step. From here, you can dive deeper:
Learn about the reality hens in the egg industry face daily.
Explore the environmental consequences of egg production.
Find practical guidance for transitioning to plant-based alternatives.
Every decision counts. When we leave eggs off our plates, we take meaningful action against animal cruelty, environmental damage, and health risks posed by factory farming.
Together, let's choose compassion. Please leave eggs off your plate.