Issues

Animal welfare, antibiotic use, environmental sustainability, and nutrition are four hot-button issues we are engaged in, keeping our members and key influencers informed with emerging trends and information.

Test your animal agriculture IQ here. The answers might surprise you!

FACT: As recognized in U.S. dietary guidance, nutrient-dense meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, and seafood are critical sources of high-quality, easily digestible essential nutrients and would be very difficult to substitute. Some, including iron and B12, are best and sometimes only naturally found in animal-source foods, which are also now produced with more efficient environmental footprints than ever before. 

FACT: Comparing cows to cars when it comes to climate is misleading and inaccurate. All animal agriculture accounts for just 4% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions while providing high-quality protein and other essential nutrients needed for healthy diets.