America's Turkey Farmers Are Committed to Animal Welfare
Activists Use Investigations to Promote Own Agenda
December 30, 2011 - A video released this week by an extreme animal rights group has led to allegations of animal cruelty on a  turkey farm in Hoke County , NC. Viewers of the video should be aware that the vegan organization behind it, Mercy for Animals,  is not truly concerned with issues of animal welfare, but in promoting a radical agenda. Its sole mission is to eliminate all animal agriculture. More.


Animal Well-Being Important to America's Egg Producers
November 21, 2011 - A new video released last week by an animal rights and vegan extremist group has charged one of the country's largest egg farms with animal cruelty. It's important that those who watch the video understand that extremist organizations such as Mercy for Animals are not truly focused on improving animal welfare - they will not be satisfied until all meat, milk, and egg production is eliminated. More.

Myths Promoted At "End Factory Farming" Conference
November 17, 2011 - About 300 activists representing the animal rights, environmental, and public health movements converged in Arlington, VA for the first-ever "Conference to End Factory Farming", hosted by Farm Sanctuary and the ASPCA. More than 25 speakers attempted to gain the attention of decision makers in Washington, D.C. with sessions titled "The Hidden Costs of Factory Farming", "Inside the Industry", and "Building Coalitions for Change". The goal of the event? To create synergy between competing activist campaigns and frame their extreme goal of eliminating today's animal agriculture industry as a mainstream effort. More.

Kay Johnson Smith Promoted to President and CEO
November 8, 2011 - On November 2, the Board of Directors of the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the promotion of Kay Johnson Smith to President and CEO of the non-profit organization. Johnson Smith has served the Alliance since 1994, first as Vice President, and later as Executive Vice President. Previously, Johnson Smith was the Executive Director of the Alliance's predecessor association, the Animal Industry Foundation. More.

Celebrate Food Day, Every Day With Miss America Teresa Scanlan
October 18, 2011 - Every day is Food Day to America's farmers and ranchers, says Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan. The high-profile agriculture advocate is joining the Animal Agriculture Alliance to announce the launch of www.realfarmersrealfood.com with a call to action for Americans to celebrate the hard work of our nation's farmers and ranchers. More.

Third Annual College Aggies Online Competition Encourages "Agvocacy"
September 15, 2011 - Fall signals the return of students back to school and the re-launch of the Animal Agriculture Alliance's third annual College Aggies Online (CAO) agriculture advocacy scholarship program on October 3, 2011. This competition helps undergraduate students with a passion for agriculture become confident advocates for the industry. More.

Animal Activist Rallies Showcase Continued Pressure on Agriculture
August 18, 2011 - Each summer, animal activists travel across the country to meet and discuss the latest topics of the animal rights movement. This year, animal agriculture was once again the focus. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) hosted its annual Taking Action for Animals Conference in Washington, D.C. on July 15-18, and Farm Animal Rights Movement's Animal Rights 2011 Conference (AR 2011) was held two weeks later, July 21-25 in Los Angeles. Both events claimed to have "record-breaking" attendance, attracting a combined total of more than 1,600 activists from around the world, ranging in age from 20-60 years old. More.

Alliance Welcomes New Staff Members
August 15, 2011 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance welcomes two new team members this month: Catharine Kuber, who will serve as Membership Services Manager, and Kerry Lynch, who will fill the role of Communications & Membership Coordinator. More.

Response to Pew's "Big Chicken" Claims
July 28, 2011 - The Pew Environmental Group's July 26 report attacking the poultry industry shows that the unfair biases the organization revealed during development of 2008's "Putting Meat on the Table: Industrial Farm Animal Production in America" have only intensified. More.

Statement on Egg Industry Agreement
July 7, 2011 - The Alliance is concerned about the implications that today's agreement between the American egg industry and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) will have on other segments of agriculture, but further analysis is needed to fully understand and predict its potential impact. More.

Animal Well-Being Important to America's Pork Producers
June 29, 2011 - A new video released today by an animal rights and vegan extremist group falsely charges America's pork producers of animal cruelty. It's important that those who watch the video understand that extremist organizations such as Mercy for Animals are not truly focused on improving animal welfare - they will not be satisfied until all meat, milk, and egg production is eliminated. More.

Statement on Voluntary Suspension of Roxarsone
June 8, 2011 - Modern agriculture operations are designed to maximize animal health and production while protecting public health. It is a farmer's highest priority to raise animals for food in a manner that is responsible to the animals, the environment, farm employees, and society. Today the FDA announced that Pfizer Animal Health would be suspending sales of its 3-Nitro (Roxarsone), an organic arsenical product utilized predominantly by broiler chicken farmers to treat coccidiosis, the most common infection in poultry. FDA has assured the public that chicken products are safe to continue eating. More.

Future of Animal Agriculture Relies On Collaboration, Communication
May 11, 2011 - The worlds of science, politics, and agricultural advocacy intersected at the Animal Agriculture Alliance's 2011 Stakeholders Summit, held May 5-6 in Arlington, VA. The tenth annual event brought together nearly 200 leaders across the food and farm sector to examine the theme: "United We Eat: Securing Animal Agriculture's Future". More.

No Place for Animal Abuse on Farms
April 21, 2011 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance condemns all animal abuse- whether on farms, in processing plants or in the home. As a diverse coalition working to share farmers' commitment to their animals, we have long promoted implementation of animal care programs developed by the national farm and ranch organizations in conjunction with animal care specialists and veterinarians. More.

Learn Strategies to Protect Agriculture in Your State
April 11, 2011- The early registration deadline for the Animal Agriculture Alliance's Tenth Annual Stakeholders Summit is April 16th so don't wait to register to be among the leaders from the food and farm sectors who will meet in Arlington, Virginia, May 5-6 to discuss ways to protect and grow the livestock industry in the future. Featuring presentations from more than 16 industry experts, the 2011 Summit promises to be another can't-miss event! More.

Become a Summit Sponsor Today!
April 8, 2011 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance's Tenth Annual Stakeholders Summit is fast approaching, but there is still time for agriculture supporters to get involved. The Summit will bring together leaders from across the food chain to discuss the theme of "United We Eat: Securing Animal Agriculture's Future". Show your support for this unique educational forum by becoming a Summit sponsor today! More.

Scholarships Awarded to College Aggies Online Winners
April 4, 2011- The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the results of its second annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition. The nationwide program was developed in partnership with the American National CattleWomen, Inc. to help college students utilize social media tools to share agriculture's story. More.

What Does the Future of Animal Agriculture Look Like? Join Us At the 2011 Stakeholders Summit to Find Out!
March 17, 2011- Agriculture advocates from farm to fork are invited to participate in the Animal Agriculture Alliance's tenth annual Stakeholders Summit, held May 5-6 in Arlington, Virginia. The event presents an unparalleled opportunity for food industry leaders to unite and learn about the issues and will empower attendees to speak out about the importance of animal agriculture. More.

Alliance's College Aggies Online Competition Prepares New Crop of Agvocates
February 16, 2011 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance is proud to announce that the number of college students involved in its College Aggies Online scholarship competition has grown from 350 to 577 students. In 2009, the Alliance partnered with the American National CattleWomen, Inc. to launch CAO and help college students become more confident advocates for the agriculture industry.More.

Help Secure Animal Agriculture's Future- Register Today for Tenth Annual Summit
February 9, 2011 - Early registration is now open for the Animal Agriculture Alliance's annual Stakeholders Summit! Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this unique educational event by joining other food and feed industry leaders in Arlington, Virginia on May 5-6 to explore the theme: "United We Eat: Securing Animal Agriculture's Future". Jason Shoultz, a founding member of the America's Heartland team, will serve as moderator for the event, facilitating discussion about the future of food production between speakers and attendees. More.

Animal Agriculture Alliance Applauds Cargill for Opening Doors to Oprah
February 1, 2011 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance applauds Cargill Meat Solutions for helping consumers understand how food makes it from farm to fork by opening up its facilities to a camera crew from The Oprah Show. The company's Fort Morgan plant manager, Nicole Johnson-Hoffman, represented Cargill, and the entire animal agriculture industry well during the February 1 segment, guiding reporter Lisa Ling through the steps of beef processing- from cow to hamburger. Johnson-Hoffman's obvious respect for the animals that enter her facility, as well as her commitment to food quality and safety, demonstrates the industry's overall dedication to excellence. More.

Alliance Helps Rural Legislators Understand Challenges Facing Agriculture
January 20, 2011 - Last week, Animal Agriculture Alliance Executive Vice President Kay Johnson Smith warned elected agriculture and rural leaders from across North America about the threats to animal agriculture at the 10th Annual State Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit, held in Fort McDowell, Ariz.  More.

Animal Ag Alliance Promotes Hubbart to Communications Director
January 5, 2011 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance recently promoted Sarah Hubbart to Communications Director, where she will be responsible for managing all aspects of the organization's communications strategy. She was previously the Communications Coordinator for the Alliance. More.

Animal Ag Alliance Appoints Adams as Communications and Membership Coordinator
January 5, 2011 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance recently appointed Laramie Adams as Communications and Membership Coordinator. He will be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of all aspects of the Alliance's communications and membership development strategy. More.

Animal Agriculture Alliance
P.O. Box 9522
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Phone: (703) 562-5160
Fax: (703) 562-1921
Email: info@animalagalliance.org