Abstaining from meat is not the best way that people of faith can mitigate the impacts of climate change, nor will it strengthen their relationship with God. Here are four reasons to keep meat on your plates on ordinary Fridays (which excludes Lent and other Catholic holidays).
How can we create a sustainable future for animal agriculture? By building it together. And the 2023 Stakeholders Summit is your opportunity to help take the incredible progress we’ve already made to new heights. Join the Animal Ag Alliance as “Partners in Progress” at the 2023 Stakeholders Summit, scheduled for May 4-5 in Arlington, Virginia! Here are 10 reasons why you won’t want to miss the 2023 Stakeholders Summit this year.
Animal rights activist groups have employed a series of outlandish campaigns over the years in a thus far unsuccessful attempt to “dismantle” animal agriculture, including exploiting the courts to forward their cause.
Last year saw a disturbing uptick in public displays of extreme animal rights activism. From trespassing on farms and stealing animals to protesting during televised sports games, incidents of extremist demonstrations continue to be on the rise. Based on our inside scoop, here are a few projected trends to be aware of in 2023.
Everyone hits their favorite stores for the best deals on Black Friday. You may even take to the internet for discounted items on Cyber Monday. But have you ever considered giving back to a nonprofit on Giving Tuesday?
Despite what animal rights activists may tell you, today’s standard of animal health and welfare for egg farmers isn’t just good, it’s egg-cellent! Let’s “crack open” the advantages between the three hen housing types used by a majority of the egg community today: conventional caged housing, enriched colony housing, and “cage-free” aviary housing.
After two years of adapting to the challenges that COVID-19 threw in our way, it’s finally happening! We are now able to come together once again to connect, engage, and protect our farming communities. The 2022 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit is your chance to meet and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the food chain and across commodities. But after two years of virtual meetings, Zoom webinars, and online conferences from the couch, we all may need a few tips to get back into practice of attending a conference in person.
Whether in the barn or the field, farmers go to great lengths to protect the environment. The soil is a precious resource that is vital for the production of nutritious food and feed for both humans and livestock. The USDA outlines four major principles farmers incorporate into their practice to improve soil health.
Cows have been condemned for climate change effects time and time again – often times unfairly with overstated figures and exaggerated claims. But even now, as anti-animal agriculture activists rally this cause as an excuse to reduce or even eliminate the consumption of meat, milk, poultry and eggs, farmers and ranchers have countered their claims with a continued commitment and action toward reaching solutions. Enter: carbon sequestration.
Modern pig housing is carefully designed to keep animal health and welfare in mind. With so many customized options, how do farmers choose the best fit for their operation?
HB 3799
Description:
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Status: Introduced 3/7/2019
Pending
HB 1081
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state
Description:
Would require the Texas Animal Health Commission to conduct a study regarding the current risk level for bovine tuberculosis in certain states determined by the Commission to be infected or at high risk for bovine tuberculosis. By 9/1/2014, the Commission must submit a report of the findings to the Department of Agriculture and others listed.
Status: Effective 6/14/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013
HB 1643
Description:
Would add a concentrated animal feeding operations to the list of facilities that drones are prohibited from flying over.
Status: Effective 9/1/17
Passed
Pass Date: 6/15/2017
HB 1819
Relating to liability for injuring a trespassing sheep or goat
Description:
Would make a person with a fence that is insufficient who kills or wounds a head of cattle, horse, goat or sheep liable to the owner of the animal for damages.
Status: Effective 9/1/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013
HB 334
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee
Description:
Would establish a 16-member Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee. The committee would be required to research and develop standards governing livestock and poultry care, food safety, local food availability, food affordability, and best farm management practices for animal well-being.
Status: Introduced 11/19/2010; Died in Committee
Failed
SJR 22
Right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife amendment
Description:
Would amend Aricle 1, Section 34 of the Texas Constitution to include that people have the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, including the use of traditioal methods, subject to laws and regulations to conserve and manage wildlife and preserve the future of hunting and fishing. Would also state that hunting and fishing are preferred methods of managing and controlling wildlife.
Status: Enrolled 5/20/2015; Died in Chamber
Failed