Books and movies to test your food and agriculture knowledge!
Looking to learn a little more about modern agriculture or food production? Here are a few recommendations of books and movies that support and promote science-based facts.
Bringing the Farm to the People
One of the last places I would have thought to find a thriving farm demonstration was at the Orange County fairgrounds in southern California. Located just a few miles from the beach, the Centennial Farm is open year-round – not just during the fair – and has a variety of livestock, gardens, and even a milking parlor! This three-acre farm has become an educational hub in an area surrounded by cities, freeways and beaches.
We all scream for ice cream
Happy July! While most people associate July with Independence Day, it’s also host to some of the more interesting national holidays like National Anti-boredom Month, National Culinary Arts Month, National Grilling Month, National Hotdog Month, and National Purposeful Parenting Month. It is also the national month for everyone’s favorite frozen treat: ice cream!
How Animal Agriculture is Working to Protect Public Health
It’s a common tactic for animal rights extremists to attempt to take advantage of unfortunate situations faced by the animal agriculture community. This includes the devastating spread of avian influenza among poultry flocks right now. Extremist groups are adamantly working to twist the narrative by spreading misinformation that this is a public health concern. Per usual, there’s a lot more to the story than these groups would like you to believe.
“What The Health” claims get debunked
Some determined activists will say almost anything to convince people to go vegan. One example of this is the film “What The Health”. Discover the truth behind some of the film’s claims.
Answers to 7 Common Animal Ag Questions
Today, the average American is at least three generations removed from the farm which means you might have more questions about agriculture than you have answers, particularly when it comes to trending topics. It can be hard to find answers when there’s so much complex—and conflicting—information out there, so we did some of the heavy lifting for you. Here are some quick, easy-to-understand answers to the top questions surrounding animal ag today.
A farewell note from Kay Johnson Smith
Having worked with and on behalf of some of the greatest people in the world, all striving for continuous improvement while playing critical roles in producing food for our nation and beyond, my gratitude for the Alliance is tremendous.
15 Quick Tips to Really ‘Milk’ your 2022 Summit Experience!
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.
Animal rights activism is big business
Pretty much all animal rights extremist organizations – no matter how reasonable they attempt to appear publicly – share the same goal of eliminating animal agriculture and taking meat, milk, poultry, and eggs off our tables.
Do Farmers Care About the Environment? Yes, and here’s why! – Soil Edition
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.