Trusting turkey farmers
In honor of Turkey Lover’s Month, I’d like to share some insights I learned from visiting a turkey farm and a cranberry bog.
NYC Meatless Mondays is a recipe for disaster
As a mother whose children have experienced hunger, I am concerned about the consequences Meatless Mondays will have on the city’s most vulnerable students.
Learning to Agvocate Outside the Classroom: College Aggies Online
College Aggies Online provides participants with a real-life learning experience outside the classroom through various opportunities to learn from and network with agricultural professionals and provide an outlet to be creative while advocating for agriculture.
5 reasons why college students should do College Aggies Online!
Topanga McBride shares why college students should sign up for this year’s program!
Understanding Consumers’ Relationship with Food
Dr. Tamika Sims, director of food technology communications at The International Food Information Council shares key findings from their recent Food and Health Survey.
How the Animal Ag Alliance got its start…Part II
Steve Kopperud, the first president of the Animal Industry Foundation, tells the story of the first days of the now Animal Ag Alliance.
How the Animal Ag Alliance got its start…Part I
Steve Kopperud, the first president of the Animal Industry Foundation, shares how the organization got its start and his experience with the animal rights movement.
HSUS bullies animal ag and hurts low-income families
Diane Sullivan, an anti-poverty and affordable food advocate, shares her story of standing up for agriculture.
I am a voice for agriculture and I am learning to speak up
Dallas Dooley is a 2016 College Aggies Online competitor from New Mexico State University and winner of the week three challenge: Introduction Blog Post. Visit her blog to read more. “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” I have never been one to stand around and watch idly as my dreams…
A Flashback to ’15 – College Aggies, Activists and Online Engagement
Jennifer Weinberg, 2015 College Aggies Online (CAO) second place individual winner, grew up on a beef cattle ranch in New Jersey. In 2015, she graduated from George Washington University with a degree in Political Communications. Her goal is to defend the rights of farmers in the court of law and public opinion by fusing together…