The focal point of the website is the map, which displays the number of livestock on the largest operations in every county, by type of livestock, which is displayed on the density color scheme. Food & Water Watch compiled the data that drive the map from the 1997, 2002 and 2007 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Agriculture–a five-year survey of America’s farms. The map provides an easy-to-use and visually compelling interface for visitors to quickly browse multiple years of data, filter the data to specific data indicators, and view data at the national, state and county level. This interface provides visitors with a fluid exploration of the impact of factory farming across the United States from coast to coast. Visitors are also able to access an array of contextual interactive charts, rankings, and information at the national and state level.

The Factory Farm Map also provides visitors with information and tangible actions they can take that will result in sustainable and secure food systems that provide healthy food for consumers and an economically viable living for family farmers and rural communities. The website seamlessly integrates with the DemocracyInAction Salsa platform to allow visitors to sign up to receive emails, donate and take online actions including legislator contact, letters to the editor, and petitions.