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Letter to San Diego School Board regarding Meatless Mondays Campaign. More.
Letter to Matthew Prescott, Food Policy Director, Humane Society of the United States. More.
Summit Showcased Ag's Need to Build Relationships and How Words Have Consequences: May 6, 2013- “The era of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ in agriculture is over,’” remarked Dallas Hockman, to attendees at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 12th annual Stakeholders Summit. Hockman, Vice President of Industry Relations for the National Pork Producers Council adamantly told Summit attendees that we [the industry] can no longer afford to stay quiet; we must communicate. More.
Summit to Provide Expert Insight on Hallmark/Westland and "Ag Gag" Legislation: April 8, 2013 – Early registration for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 12th annual Stakeholders Summit ends in one week, April 15, 2013. Don't wait to register to be among the leaders from the food and farm sectors who will meet May 1-2 in Arlington, Virginia,and discuss ways to protect and grow the animal agriculture industry in the future. The event will include a highly-anticipated panel discussion on the Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Companyundercover video and subsequent recall. More.
Demystifying the Blogosphere: Summit to Offer Tips on Engaging Online Moms: March 22, 2013- Don't wait to register to attend a one-of-a-kind conference that is attended by a diverse group of decision makers, including representatives from farms, ranches, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, legislators, universities and government agencies and hosts many experts in the industry. The early registration deadline for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s Twelfth Annual Stakeholders Summit is April 15. More.
Alliance awards 4th annual College Aggies Scholarships: April 1, 2013- The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the results of its fourth annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition. The nationwide program was developed to help college students utilize social media to share agriculture's story. North Dakota State University won first place, closely followed by Purdue University. More.
Demystifying the Blogosphere: Summit to Present Tips on How to Engage Online Moms: March 22, 2013- Don't wait to register to attend a one-of-a-kind conference that will feature a highly-anticipated panel discussion entitled: “Demystifying the Blogosphere: How to Engage Online Moms,” and will include esteemed bloggers Joanne Bamberger and Sarah Braesch; as well as David Wescott, the Director of Digital Strategy for APCO Worldwide. The early registration deadline for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s Twelfth Annual Stakeholders Summit is April 15. More.
Alliance to Host 12th Annual Stakeholders Summit in May
Early registration is now available for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 12th annual Stakeholders Summit, to be held May 1-2 in Arlington, VA. This year, the Alliance’s showcase event will explore the theme of “Activists at the Door: Protecting Animals, Farms, Food and Consumer Confidence." The Summit is a one-of-a-kind conference that is attended by a diverse group of decision makers, including representatives from farms, ranches, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, legislators, universities and government agencies. The Alliance welcomes Tom Brand, Executive Director of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting, as the 2013 Summit moderator. More.
Animal Agriculture Gives Big Thanks to Ram Trucks for “So God Made a Farmer” Super Bowl Commercial
February 7, 2013–This week nearly 250 regional, state and national farm, ranch and agribusiness organizations sent a heartfelt “thank you” to Chrysler Group Chair and CEO Sergio Marchionne – and his Ram Trucks team – for its outstanding XLVII Super Bowl commercial “So God Made a Farmer.” More.
2013 Kicks Off with More Anti-Meat Campaigns
January 18, 2013–The role of meat and other animal products in Americans’ diets continues to come under fire, with activist organizations’ continued efforts to push for the introduction of meatless meals in the home, in the workplace, in school cafeterias and even in state legislatures. The Animal Agriculture Alliance learned this week that popular Food Network, Inc. personality, Giada De Laurentis launched her 2013 season with an episode entitled “Meatless Mondays.” More.
College Aggies Online Launches with Renewed Commitment to "Agvocacy"
January 15, 2013– The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s fourth annual College Aggies Online (CAO) agriculture advocacy scholarship program, launched today with new guidelines and projects designed to encourage participants to be actively engaged with the American public. More.
Alliance Congratulates 2013 College Aggies Online Sponsors
December 14, 2012 – Thanks to four generous sponsors, the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s fourth annual College Aggies Online (CAO) agriculture advocacy scholarship program, will award larger scholarships and include additional opportunities to earn cash prizes throughout the competition. The program, set to begin January 14, 2013, helps undergraduate students with a passion for agriculture become confident and professional advocates for the industry. More.
Response to Idaho Dairy Video
October 10, 2012 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance has long condemned the mistreatment of animals raised for food and works to promote science-based animal care guidelines. The disturbing images released today by an extreme vegan organization do not accurately reflect the animal care and handling practices currently in place on America’s farms. More.
Alliance Welcomes New Board Members
August 29, 2012 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance welcomes new board members and launches new committee to continue engaging stakeholders. USPOULTRY's Paul Pressley was appointed as Chair-Elect. More.
Statement on “Undercover” Video at CA Processor
August 24, 2012 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance is disturbed by the images of alleged animal cruelty documented in a video released this week by an animal rights activist group. The Alliance has long condemned the abuse and mistreatment of animals raised for food and works to promote animal care guidelines on all farms across the United States. More.
Alliance Ends 25 Year Relationship With Bank of America
July 30, 2012 - Last month, the Animal Agriculture Alliance reached out to Bank of America with concerns about its public support of HSUS and asked the company to sever its ties to the extreme animal rights group. The bank indicated it would not discontinue its HSUS affinity card program, so the Alliance has made the decision to end its relationship with its bank of 25 years. More.
Animal Rights Extremists Ignore Science, Pressure Retailers
July 18, 2012- Managers at the Minnesota pig farm targeted this week with an "undercover" video by extremist group the Mercy for Animals (MFA) have begun an internal review to ensure that all employees continue to follow proper animal care policies. MFA is using the footage to unfairly pressure prominent retailers to reject animal care practices that are supported by the American Veterinary Medical Association. The Animal Agriculture Alliance encourages consumers to get the facts about how their food is produced - and not from organizations like MFA that seek to discredit farmers and ranchers while promoting an extreme vegan lifestyle. More.
HSUS Continues Unfounded Assault On Farmers
July 13, 2012 - The Humane Society of the United States, an extremist animal rights group, revealed yet another bullying tactic in its arsenal used to unfairly target farmers and food producers. The organization, which spends less than 1 percent of its $100 million budget on animal care, served notice of its intent to sue 51 farms in Iowa, North Carolina, and Oklahoma, representing six major pork production companies for alleged unreported releases of ammonia. More.
Alliance Adds Balance to Antibiotic Resistance Discussion
July 5, 2012 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance joined 15 other agricultural organizations today in submitting a letter to Congress in response to the recent Consumers Union report on the use of antibiotics in animal production. More.
Agriculture Community Embraces Call for Transparency
Food and Farm Leaders Share Ways to Strengthen Relationships With Consumers
May 11, 2012 - Attendees were urged to open the barn doors and showcase the importance of modern food production at the Animal Agriculture Alliance's 2012 Stakeholders Summit, held May 2-3 in Arlington, VA. The eleventh annual event brought together nearly 200 leaders across the food and farm sector to examine the theme: "Real Farmers Real Food: Celebrating Tradition and Technology". More.
Statement on Recent HSUS Video
May 10, 2012 - Ensuring proper animal well-being is the top priority of farmers and ranchers across all sectors of animal agriculture. Managers at the Wyoming pig farm targeted this week with an "undercover" video by animal rights extremist group the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) have begun an internal investigation to ensure that all employees follow proper animal care policies. More.
Summit Attendees Learn to Bridge the Divide
May 3, 2012 - Nearly two hundred leaders representing animal agriculture came together in Arlington, VA yesterday to kick off the Animal Agriculture Alliance's eleventh annual Stakeholders Summit. Twelve speakers discussed the event's theme, "Real Farmers Real Food: Celebrating Tradition and Technology". More.
Get the Facts About BSE
April 25, 2012 - Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the nation's fourth case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dairy cow from central California. It was never presented for slaughter for human consumption and at no time presented a risk to the food supply or human health. More.
Alliance Awards Third College Aggies Online Scholarship
April 5, 2012 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the results of its third annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition. The nationwide program was developed to help college students utilize social media to share agriculture's story. More.
Learn Effective Communication Strategies At Stakeholders Summit
April 4, 2012 - There's still time to register to be part of the Animal Agriculture Alliance's eleventh annual Stakeholders Summit! The 2012 Summit will be held May 2-3 in Arlington, VA and will explore the timely theme of "Real Farmers Real Food: Celebrating Tradition and Technology". The full Summit program is available at animalagalliance.org/register. Hurry - early registration ends April 16! Book your hotel room by April 6 for the best rates. More.
Alliance to Host 11th Annual Stakeholders Summit in May
Theme Will Celebrate Role of Tradition and Technology in Agriculture
February 29, 2012 - Early registration is now available for the Animal Agriculture Alliance's eleventh annual Stakeholders Summit, to be held May 2-3 in Arlington, VA. This year, the Alliance's showcase event will explore the theme of "Real Farmers Real Food: Celebrating Tradition and Technology". More.
Extremists Attempt To Mislead Public
Iowa pork producers targeted with false claims to promote political agenda
February 15, 2012 - A new video released this week by the extreme vegan organization Compassion Over Killing is more about politics than animal care. The footage, filmed by an “undercover” activist in December 2011, does not actually reveal any animal mistreatment but attempts to mislead the public by showing common farm practices out of context. It's important that those who watch the video understand that the organization behind this attack will not be satisfied until all meat, milk, and egg production is eliminated. More.
Extremists Unveil New Tactic to Attack U.S. Farms
February 1, 2012 - A new video released this week by the Humane Society of the United States, an extreme animal rights group, is more about politics than animal care. The footage, filmed by an undercover activist in 2011, does not actually reveal any animal neglect or mistreatment, but attempts to mislead the public by showing common farm practices out of context.It's important that those who watch the video understand that the organization behind this attack will not be satisfied until all meat, milk, and egg production is eliminated. More.
Extremists Responsible For Attack On CA Feed Yard Must Be Held Accountable
January 12, 2012 - Animal rights extremists are taking credit for Sunday's disturbing attack on the largest feed yard in California, where an act of arson destroyed 14 trucks used to transport cattle. Thankfully, no humans or animals were injured in this despicable terrorist action. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the Animal Agriculture Alliance believes it is unacceptable for any group to praise this direct assault on American agriculture. More.
Animal Agriculture Alliance Celebrates 25th Anniversary
January 4, 2012 - Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance debuts a new logo to kick off its 25th anniversary celebration. Founded in 1987 as the Animal Industry Foundation, the Alliance is the nation's oldest and largest coalition speaking on behalf of the entire animal agriculture industry. More.
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