Activism trends to look out for in 2024
2023 may have come and gone, but there’s plenty we can take away from the last year, including trends we’ve seen in the animal rights movement that we expect to continue over the next 12 months.
From the Farm to the Grocery Store Shelves
Everybody’s grocery store experience is different. As we tend to stroll the aisles and grab our go-to staples, questions often begin to appear. How did my turkey burgers, ground beef, and other animal proteins get to these very shelves? What is the process from farm to table?
Get to know the Alliance’s president and CEO
Hannah Thompson-Weeman’s journey with the Animal Agriculture Alliance started back in 2014 when she was hired as the director of communications. Since then, Hannah has held various leadership roles within the Alliance, and in May of 2022 was named president and CEO. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the (still relatively!) new…
What is the best diet?
Have you ever wondered what the “best” diet is to live a healthy lifestyle? You’ve probably heard of fad diets and eating patterns like keto, the Mediterranean diet, low-carb, low-fat, etc. with influencers on social media sharing why their diet choice is the “best.”
Partnering for a Sustainable Future: Part 2
In early May, the Alliance hosted its 2023 Stakeholders Summit themed “Partners in Progress: Building a Sustainable Future for Animal Ag.” The annual Summit is a one-of-a-kind conference which attracted a diverse crowd of almost 320 decision makers, including representatives from farms, ranches, allied industries, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, legislatures, universities, government agencies, and media.
Partnering for a Sustainable Future: Part 1
In early May, the Alliance hosted its 2023 Stakeholders Summit themed “Partners in Progress: Building a Sustainable Future for Animal Ag.” The annual Summit is a one-of-a-kind conference which attracted a diverse crowd of almost 320 decision makers, including representatives from farms, ranches, allied industries, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, legislatures, universities, government agencies, and media.
9 facts about cranberries — from nutrition to production
When you think of some facts about cranberries, you might be thinking of Thanksgiving and using cranberry sauce. Well, you wouldn’t be far off in many cases. Here are 9 facts about cranberries — both in terms of their health benefits and the farming behind them — that should make them more of a staple of our dinner tables.
Is animal agriculture sustainable?
The Alliance’s Sustainability Impact Report, released this week in celebration of Earth Day, shows how the animal agriculture community shares the same values as today’s consumer with its never-ending commitment to animal care, environmental stewardship, responsible antibiotic use, food safety, and nutrition. Here are just a few environmental highlights from each area of animal agriculture featured in this year’s report!
4 reasons for Catholics to keep eating meat on Fridays
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).
Animal Welfare or Animal Rights? What’s the difference?
Have you ever wondered about how your food gets to your plate? Have you noticed the labels on meat packages or egg cartons stating, “raised humanely” or “cage-free”? You may have even seen measures on your ballot about how animals in your state should be raised for food. Whether you know it or not, we are all involved in animal welfare, but there may be some confusion about what that term means.