Activists are spinning scripture with Lent around the corner
We’ve seen animal rights activists do just about anything to gain attention for their cause, but they are now stooping to a new low as they spin scripture.
Celebrating 30 years of bridging the gap between farm and fork
Since its launch in 1987, the Animal Agriculture Alliance has been a central voice in the animal agriculture industry, bridging the communication gap between farm and fork
I’m thankful for my job in agriculture
When I think of #WhyIThankAg, a million reasons come to mind.
Wait. What did you just say?
Growing up on a farm I have always been very aware of where my food comes. I have been known to freak out my “non-farm” friends by bringing up subjects that were part of the normal conversation around my household. I distinctly remember my freshman year in college when I asked my suite-mate if she…
Is the word Sustainability becoming Unsustainable?
Sustainability; we’ve all heard that word tossed around quite frequently the past few years. But if I surveyed 100 people, no let’s make that 5 people; they wouldn’t give me the same definition of sustainability. Just look at these three different definitions of sustainability: Webesters dictionary Sustainability: able to be used without being completely used…
Boots on the Hill
Heads turned on Capitol Hill this week to admire the cowboy hats and boots strolling through the halls of congress. As I’ve mentioned in the past, I was raised on a cattle farm in North Carolina and this week I joined other cattle producers from across the nation for the 2014 National Cattleman’s Beef Association…
A sore horse makes for a sore subject on Capitol Hill
Horse soring has been a hot topic this week as both sides voiced their opinions in the House. Bill HR 1518 the Prevent all Soring Tactics (PAST) Act was introduced by Senator Lamar Alexander from Tennessee. The opposing bill, HR 4098 Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2014, was introduced by Representative Marsha Blackburn, also from Tennessee. Horse soring…
Don’t Send Your Selfie Donation to the Dark Side
The hot topic in animal agriculture legislation for the past few weeks has been farm protection or “ag gag” bills. But my past two blogs have been on those bills so I wanted to change it up a bit! I am going to dive into a completely new something…or rather someone: Ellen Degeneres. You might…