How did sheep get here?
Let’s break down the common misconceptions about sheep who are bred and used for their wool.
Fair Coalition: Our Progress For 2023
We are pleased to share some of the Fair Coalition’s progress from 2023 and say thank you to everyone who participated, shared our content and helped us spread awareness about the realities of state and county fairs.
The EATs Act: Reversing Protections for Farmed Animals
If passed, the EATS Act would undo years of protective work for animals living in intensive confinement across the country. It would also have significant human and environmental implications.
Dear fairlife, We Need to Talk
After sharing our frustration at the New York Governor's announcement last week that a new fairlife dairy production facility is planned for Monroe County, we got a DM from a fairlife-affiliated brand…
From Classroom to Sanctuary: Meet Our Newest Residents
New to sanctuary! A group of ducklings have found solace and safety at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary after being rescued from a hatching school project.
Mothers of Sanctuary
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we’re so happy to be home to so many incredible rescued moms who are able to live out the rest of their lives safe and loved.
Save the Birds: Our New Bird Initiative
We have so many projects we’d love to fulfill this year in an effort to provide the best care possible for our birds and to keep rescuing! Learn about our new bird initiative.
Petition to Tractor Supply: Stop Selling Chicks
We just launched a new petition asking Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, to stop selling baby chickens and ducks as part of their seasonal inventory.
The Birds Behind The Headlines
Yet again with the backyard chickens. As a sanctuary for farmed animals, including hundreds of chickens, ducks, and turkeys rescued from farms, we have been fighting to keep our birds safe from bird flu since early last year.
6 Ways To Show Love To The Animals
Here are six ways you can show love to the Sanctuary and animals in February, and all year round!
What Does It Mean To "Go Vegan"?
If you’re reading this, you’re probably already curious about what being vegan means. Maybe you’ve tried in the past but couldn’t stick with it, or maybe you’re participating in a vegan challenge like Veganuary.
The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Sanctuary Support
The season of giving is officially here and if you’re looking for a unique and meaningful gift for a friend or a loved one, a donation to the animals who call Woodstock Farm Sanctuary home is a great option.
Looking Back at 2022: Our Woodstock Unwrapped
Looking back at 2022…with more sheep and gratitude
A Big Field Trip for a Little Goat
Early last week, our Shelter Director Hervé went on a road trip with Remy to get fitted for his very first custom wheelchair at Eddie's wheel in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. Keep reading to find out how it went!
New Rescue: Two Baby Turkeys
Today we’re thankful for many reasons, but the most important of them all? We rescued two baby turkeys this week that were just days from being consumed for Thanksgiving.
Turkeys Are Friends, Not Food
Forging a connection with farmed animals is part of the process of liberation. And sanctuaries create a place where that can actually happen.
Knowing Turkeys on Thanksgiving
As we approach Thanksgiving here in the United States, do you have a pit in your stomach? I do. I felt it starting in early November and it is deepening.
The magic of fall in Sanctuary
Fall in fact might just be the BEST season for visiting. Why you ask? Keep reading to find out.
We Started a Coalition to Help Animals at Fairs
If you did grow up going to these fairs, you likely have a lot of nostalgia around them, which is understandable because most of them have so many carnival components. However, what is the backbone of fairs?