Iowa Farm Sanctuary (https://www.iowafarmsanctuary.org/) opened its doors in 2016 as the first farmed animal sanctuary in the state of Iowa. Today, the co-founders of the accredited sanctuary (https://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/sanctuaries/iowa-farm-sanctuary/), Shawn and Jered Camp (https://www.iowafarmsanctuary.org/theteam), join Kathy for an inspiring conversation about sticking to your values in the face of adversity. In this episode, they discuss:* Jered’s unconventional path to animal advocacy after being raised in a hunting family and as a 4-H member* The environmental impact of Iowa’s farming industry - the second largest in the nation (https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Iowa/Publications/Rankings/IA-2020-Rankings.pdf) - and how the waste produced by livestock is comparable to more than 45x the state’s human population* Iowa Farm Sanctuary’s mission to “infiltrate the epicenter (https://www.iowafarmsanctuary.org/ite)” of factory farming by bringing animal advocacy, liberation, and activism to Iowa communities* The daunting pig rescue Iowa Farm Sanctuary attempted after devastating floods ravaged the Midwest* The incredible stories of two IFS residents - Auggie (https://www.iowafarmsanctuary.org/auggie), the special needs cow with an extensive wardrobe, and The Unsinkable Molly Brown (https://www.iowafarmsanctuary.org/molly-brown), a pig who survived a dramatic escape from the slaughterhouseFor more information on the Pignic, go to Iowa Farm Sanctuary’s website (https://www.iowafarmsanctuary.org/events/spring-pig-nic).Stay up to date on Iowa Farm Sanctuary by following them on social media:* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/iowafarmsanctuary)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/iafarmsanctuary)* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/iowafarmsanctuary/)* TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@iowafarmsanctuary?lang=en)Connect with Kathy Stevens:* Facebook: