YLC Zine - 2023 Edition

Dearreader,

Firstoff, thank you foropeningourzine.EachmemberoftheYouthLeadership Councilhasputsomuchwork,heart,andsoulintotheirpieces.Asaneditor,Ifeel incrediblygratefultoworkwithsuchtalentedindividuals.

Asagraduatingseniorinhighschool,thisyearhasbeenmy last onewithFarm Sanctuary’sYLC.TocallmyexperiencewiththeYLCformativewouldbean understatement.YLChasshownmethepowerofcommunityeffortsonthepath tomakingadifference.Theincrediblemembersofthisgrouphavedemonstratedto mewhatadvocacyisallabout passion.Theseyoungartists,writers,andthinkers haveusedtheirbrillianttalentsandcreativitytopromotesolutionstothenumerous issuesrelatedtofactoryfarming,educatetheircommunities,andpushforwardthe movement.

Letthiszinebeatestamenttothetangibleprogressthatyoungadvocatesare workingtowardstoday,theprogressthey’vealreadymade,andtheirambitionsfor thefuture.Ihopetheiractivisminspiresyoujustasmuchatithasinspiredme.

Sincerely,

Kacey Fifield YLCZineSeniorEditor

Hi, everyone!

When I was asked to be a zine editor for the Youth Leadership Council this year, I was flabbergasted by the absolutely incredible creativity and dedication of my fellow YLC members.

In these pages you will find everything from artwork to poetry to plant-based recipes, all created by high school students passionate about forming a more just and compassionate world.

Let me be honest. This zine is just plain awesome.

Sincerely,

Frankie Belden :)

YLC Zine Editor

DearReader,

OnbehalfofallofushereatFarmSanctuary’sYouthLeadershipCouncil,thank youforsupportingtheworkofouramazingactivists.Ithasbeenincredibleto witnesstheoverwhelminglovethathasbeenpouredintothiszine:loveforfarm animals,loveforpeople,andloveforthismovement.

FarmSanctuaryhasbeenapartofmylifethroughoutmostofmyhighschool years,anditseemsimpossibletosaygoodbye.Icannotexpresswhatanhonorit hasbeentoworkalongsidesuchdrivenandambitiousstudentsforthepastthree years,andtowatchusgrowtogetherasactivistsandfriends.

I’llmissyou,YLC.Thankyou,thankyou,thankyouforeverything Ican’twait toseewhatyou’lldonext.

Sincerely,

Sunna Saeed YLCZineEditor

A Simple Guide to A Simple Guide to F Fundraising undraising

By Sienna Monnier

Select an Organization Research

Choose an organization that you would like to fundraise for. You can pick any nonprofit you'd like!

When it was founded

What its mission is

The impact it has made since its founding

Research and learn basic facts about the organization you picked, so you can help educate others. Important things to know include: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Any important statistics (i.e. how many animals rescued or people helped)

Pick a Fundraiser

Executing your fundraiser Executing your fundraiser

For this fundraiser, all you really need is a table and a few posters Set up your table at a park, or near a farmers market for the most foot traffic. Get creative! Make crafts, bake pet treats, or ask your charity for merchandise you can sell. If you choose to set up near a farmers market, check with their vendor permitting guidelines to ensure you can set up near it. This fundraiser is super fun, and you can raise a lot!

Online Campaign

Try setting up an online campaign for a quick and easy fundraiser. This can be on any platform such as GoFundMe or Instagram. You'll need a few highquality photos from your organization of choice, so make sure to email them for the best photos to use. Next, create a short write-up that includes details about the organization, its mission, and why you are fundraising for them. Share your fundraiser with friends and family, to spread the word and encourage people to donate.

Auction

This fundraiser requires the most planning but can work well when done correctly. When setting up an auction, begin by contacting local businesses, like restaurants and shops that might be willing to donate a few goods or gift certificates to your cause. Once you have a few different items to auction, select a day and time when your auction will take place. When finding a location, try to pick an area with heavy foot traffic to attract more people. Another option is to give away items or gift certificates for a suggested donation. For example, for a donation of $100 or more, you will receive a gift certificate for a spa day. As daunting as it sounds, an auction is a wonderful way to fundraise.

Tips

Simple Booth 6

Design a flyer to put up in your neighborhood Share on apps like Facebook and Nextdoor

Ask local businesses to tell their customers about your fundraiser

Contact the organization you selected for facts, images, and tips on fundraising

☀ Butter Chickpeas ☀

Ingredients:

1 onion

6 oz cherry tomatoes cut in half

Half a can of 7 oz diced tomatoes

1 can of chickpeas

1 can coconut milk

2 tablespoons of turmeric

2 tablespoons of paprika

1 tablespoon of onion granules

1 tablespoon of curry powder

1 tablespoon of tamari

⅓ cup of tomato paste

⅓ cup of smooth peanut butter

A dash of soy sauce

Step 1: Sauté onions and tomatoes together for approximately 5 minutes

Step 2: Add in crushed tomatoes and chickpeas and stir all together

Step 3: Add in spices and tomato paste. Stir all together

Step 4: Add in coconut milk and peanut butter. Let simmer together for about 15 minutes

Step 5: Finally add a dash of soy sauce and serve by itself or with rice!

Can You Be Vegan and a Professional Athlete?

By: Samantha Miller

Professional athletes are increasingly switching to a vegan diet to improve their athletic performance. While the common stereotype is that you have to eat meat to be strong, here are some successful vegan professional athletes that have proven the power of a plant based diet!

Chris Paul: Professional Basketball Player for the Phoenix Suns. Chris became vegan in 2019, looking for a way to improve his athletic performance. Since he became plant-based, he has been more efficient on the court, has fewer body aches, and has less inflammation. Chris Paul has also created a line of plant-based snacks called Good Eat'n.

Erika Tymrak: Professional Soccer Player for the Orlando Pride. Erika became vegan in 2016 and noticed her recovery and performance improved greatly. She also said that once she stopped eating animals, she felt more at peace and less guilty. After becoming vegan, she learned about the positive impact veganism has on the environment which reinforced her decision even more! In an interview with Healthy Magazine, she said, “I think athletes have a great platform to show people that you can not only survive on a vegan diet, but you can thrive.”

Chris Paul Image

Erika Tymrak Image

Toni Pressley: Professional Soccer Player for Breidablik UBK in Iceland. Toni became vegan in 2016 because of her strong passion for animal welfare. Toni was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 and partly credits her vegan lifest allowing her to return back to soccer

Toni and her teammate Ali Riley created cooking show called Girls Gone Veg which them making vegan meals with other athletes. In an interview with GreenQueen, states, “There is a skewed view of veganism it’s not a sustainable diet for athletes vegan dishes are these hollow, unfilling and I both play at the highest level of professional soccer and our favorite v not only keep us performing our best satisfy our taste buds as well.”

Derek Morgan: Professional Football Player for the Tennessee Titans. Derek became vegan with his wife in 2017 to control his weight and improve his energy and mental clarity. Derek’s wife, Charity, is a professional chef and began making Derek vegan lunches. Derek’s teammates became interested and asked Charity to make them vegan lunches also. Eventually, Charity’s plant-based meals convinced many of his teammates to also become vegan!

Sources:

How Derek Morgan became Vegan

9 Vegan Athletes

Greenqueen- Girls Gone Veg

Girls Gone Veg

GQ- Chris Paul

The Beet-Chris Paul

Erika Tymrak

Toni Pressley Image

Derek Morgan Image

Meet the Animals

Glen goat was found living in Watkins Glen State Park No one knows how he arrived there He is a mix of a wild goat and a domestic breed The state park was worried that Glen could be a threat to himself and others Soon, authorities began trying to contain Glen and eventually he was captured and brought to Farm Sanctuary where he will live out the rest of his life Glen now lives peacefully with his fellow goats at the Watkins Glen Sanctuary

Norman cow is a steer that was born into the beef industry. Since male cows do not produce milk, Norman was going to be slaughtered for beef but thanks to a person who fell in love with the young calf he was saved from slaughter Norman became a support animal for his savior who eventually decided to bring Norman to Farm Sanctuary

Norman has now become a well-known member of the special needs herd at the Watkins Glen sanctuary.

Pietro cow is a Holstein calf, who would have be slaughtered for meat because of his inability to produce milk. He was sick and had a broken leg, so the farmer could not sell him. Without the support of an advocate, Pietro was going to be sent to die. Woodstock Farm Sanctuary informed the Watkins Glen Farm Sanctuary about Pietro’s condition prompting immediate action that brought him to a veterinary clinic. After a few weeks of recovery, Pietro was able to join the Farm Sanctuary’s special needs herd. He now enjoys a blissful and serene life at Farm Sanctuary