Essays & Analysis Archive
This is an archive of Stray Dog Institute’s blog posts published between 2021-2023. Authored by Stray Dog Institute and, at times, guest authors, these essays articulate Stray Dog Institute’s perspectives on key issues shaping food system transformation and farmed animal advocacy.
Since 2024, our research has focused on larger, movement-serving projects such as the State of the Movement. We continue to share this earlier work because it offers context, insights, and analysis that remain relevant to ongoing conversations about food systems transformation, animal advocacy, philanthropy, and more. Please note that the information in these essays is not regularly updated.
Holding Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountable by Establishing the Rights of Nature
Shifting the legal paradigm to recognize nature's rights can support food system reform for the common good.
Reimagining the Role of Farmed Animals in Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture offers a transformative future vision for the US food system. Can regenerative approaches succeed without centering domesticated farmed animals?
Black Soldier Flies Are Not an Ideal Solution for Global Food Waste
Farming black soldier flies as a global food waste cure diverts attention from systemic food system transformation.
The Potential Benefits and Pitfalls of Plant-based Foods
Keeping sight of all aspects of the common good can help plant-based foods usher in food system transformation.
Intersecting Issues Surrounding Insect Protein
Farming insects for protein is a proposed solution to the environmental and ethical concerns of industrial meat. However, this innovation presents deep environmental, economic, and ethical questions.