Many may argue, however, that intensive agriculture is a necessity in an ever-growing world; animals are not here for us, they are here with us and employing federal laws to govern not only how these animals are raised but also the conditions in which they are kept, is a key component in respecting these animals and ultimately , in protecting not only the environment but ourselves. By educating those around you, informing your legislator about what we can do to enforce factory farming laws, and even stop purchasing products from these large companies, we can ultimately help this cause. As Gandhi once said: “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals behave