Code of Ethics and Conduct

Our Mission

We are committed to rescuing exploited or abandoned farmed animals while advocating for and implementing sustainable agriculture practices. We focus on pioneering mycological and agroforestry practices to replace animal agriculture with profitable, ethical alternatives. Our mission is to educate and transition the agriculture industry toward a future where animal exploitation is unnecessary.

Applies To: The Mini Mountain Farm Sanctuary Inc. (“Our Sanctuary”)’s board of directors, officers and employees.

Purpose & Summary

1. Our Sanctuary has adopted a code of ethics in support of its mission to guide its board members, directors, employees and volunteers in their conduct when acting on behalf of Our Sanctuary. 

2. This code of ethics contains broad principles of the behavior Our Sanctuary expects towards donors, visitors, peers, and the public. 

3. This document is not intended to address every ethical question that may arise, nor is it intended to be a standalone document. 

4. This code of ethics is one element in Our Sanctuary’s effort to create and maintain an ethical and compliant organization.

5. This policy will be reviewed and revised as required.

Code Of Ethics and Conduct

1. Our main priority is the health and safety of our resident and non-resident animals.
2. We treat all resident and non-resident animals with compassion and respect.
3. We adhere to all resident animal guidelines for care and treatment.
4. Within the scope of Our Sanctuary’s mission, we strive for excellence, innovation, and demonstrate professional respect and responsiveness to donors, visitors, peers, and the general public.
5. We respect the confidentiality, privacy, and any potential sensitive information about Our Sanctuary and similar information provided by donors, volunteers, employees, and board members.
6. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and fiduciary responsibilities, in order to ensure an ethical and compliant organization.
7. We do not accept any commissions, gifts, payments, loans, and/or promises or offers of future benefits or any other item of value from any person who has received or may receive benefit from Our Sanctuary.
8. We follow Our Sanctuary’s policies and procedures as approved.
9. We appropriately acknowledge contributions from individuals and organizations who help facilitate Our Sanctuary’s goals.
10. We promote transparent fundraising activities or in the seeking for new members to support Our Sanctuary.
11. We do not lobby with the intent to influence individual candidates.
12. We do not use Our Sanctuary or its platform to promote personal websites, businesses, or other personal, commercial, or professional endeavors.