Unwelcome Truths at Sustainability Events: When Raising Animal Agriculture Isn’t Welcome

SummaryIn this episode, Steve and Lorraine discuss their recent activism efforts, challenges at sustainability events, outreach experiences, and innovative campaigns like the Elwood Dog Meet. They explore the barriers to discussing animal agriculture at environmental events and share insights on effective activism strategies.Key topicsChallenges at sustainability fairs for vegan groupsOutreach strategies and encounters with the publicCampaigning for plant-based alternatives in cafesThe Elwood Dog Meet: a new activism approachBarriers to discussing animal agriculture at environmental eventsChapters00:00 Introduction and Reflection on Previous Podcast01:11 Update on Sustainability Fair Participation03:20 Challenges in Discussing Animal Agriculture at Environmental Events06:44 Outreach Experiences and Conversations14:05 Oat by Default Campaign and Community Engagement18:39 Innovative Activism: Elwood Dog Meet21:02 Call to Action: Growing the CommunityResourcsAnimal Justice Project - Oat by Default Campaign - https://animaljusticeproject.com/oat-by-defaultSurrey Climate Gathering - https://example.com/surrey-climateKeywordsvegan activism, animal agriculture, sustainability events, outreach, Elwood Dog Meet, vegan outreach, climate change, dairy alternatives, vegan campaigning