With so many different directions students can take, one thing is key for the success of students and the field as a whole: effective communication with people not actively involved in or familiar with agriculture.
Everyone is involved in agriculture in one way or another – whether that is growing up on a farm or even just eating the food bought at the grocery store. To bridge the communication gap between farm and fork, college students from across the country come together each fall for a scholarship program that encourages them to do just that.
Today, there are a plethora of ongoing discussions about large-scale farming and its impact on sustainability. With the adoption of regenerative practices, large-scale farms improve the health of soil, the animal, the economic resiliency of the farm, and can contribute to biodiverse conservation efforts.
In a world full of food labels and dietary advice, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed at the meat counter. This article breaks down common beef labels like grass-fed, grain-finished, and more—so you can make informed choices that align with your health goals and personal values.
Egg prices have soared recently, leaving many consumers wondering why. While avian influenza plays a role, animal housing mandates—like California’s Proposition 12—are also driving up costs.
Animal welfare benefits animals, farmers, and consumers alike. Healthy, well-cared-for animals produce better food and reduce environmental impact. Learn how responsible farming goes beyond the label.
The most powerful changes often start small. Change starts when ideas are exchanged between passionate individuals gathered around a table, sharing perspectives, offering insights, and shaping the future together. This year, the Animal Agriculture Alliance welcome’s all value chain partners to join us at the 2025 Stakeholders Summit to exchange ideas and consider new solutions!
When it comes to food dating labels, terms like “Best if Used By,” “Sell By,” and “Best By” can often lead to confusion. This misunderstanding may cause you to throw away perfectly good food!
While you may have bought it at the supermarket, the nutritious food that feeds our families came from the farmers, the livestock, and the resources behind them. What you may not know is the incredible steps behind it.
Whether it is the influence of social media trends or of familial, cultural, or religious custom, have you ever found yourself considering washing raw meat before you cook it?
The animal agriculture community has become all too familiar with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), H5N1, or “the bird flu” recently. How is this impacting fairs and other exhibitions?
Farmers know people are hungry to know more about how food gets from the farm to the fork.
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
