Proactive steps to prevent an “undercover activist” from telling their version of your farm’s story
Agriculture is a business, and just like any business, farmers need to proactively protect themselves from potential legal issues.
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Why undercover videos aren’t the answer
They wear two faces, two hats, one hidden video camera and have one goal: to put all farming operations that produce meat, milk and eggs out of business. Undercover animal rights activists gain employment on farms across the United States and Canada under false pretenses to help animal rights groups produce undercover video campaigns.
A Brief Examination of “Ag-Gag” Legislation
Many in the agricultural community seek protection from malicious animal rights activists through various laws that place penalties on individuals or organizations for performing different actions on farms.
Millennial tendencies can benefit the agricultural industry
I could dispute or complain about the stereotypes associated with the millennial generation, but I want to highlight how they can benefit agriculture.
Walmart Sets Stage to Monitor Animal Welfare
Animal activists groups applaud Walmart’s efforts to monitor animal welfare, but its because they see it as a segway to stricter policies and regulation.
Farmers care about their animals and the people who say they don’t
I think it’s safe to say that my internship with the Alliance has been everything I was hoping for and more. From my first blog post to this one, I have done something I didn’t even know was possible – I’ve become even more passionate and dedicated to agriculture. This is why I am excited to continue working…
What can the agriculture community learn from Google?
One of my favorite companies, Google, has a list of ten things they know to be true that drive their business.
Why do people believe the Food Babe?
The world we live in is undeniably complex and filled with wonders that we may never fully understand. This concept of complexity is nothing new, but when people take pride in being knowledgeable and yet prefer simplicity, it can cause a certain chaos to erupt within our own minds.
6 ways to ask a farmer or industry leader
In the majority of my blog posts thus far I have encouraged the reader to ask a farmer or industry leader if they have questions about their food supply and the treatment of farm animals. I can only hope that curious consumers are taking my advice and reaching out to the men and women who take pride in producing our food. Then I got to thinking – what if someone genuinely wanted to ask a farmer, but wasn’t sure how to go about doing so?
Animal Welfare: What It Means In Terms of Animal Agriculture
One of the most contested terms that holds serious implications for agricultural enthusiasts, animal lovers and farmers alike is: animal welfare.
Don’t believe everything you see: the truth about undercover videos
Years ago, whenever I saw one of the undercover videos that animals rights groups release, I was sure I was watching torture to farm animals. My heart would beat like I had just finished a marathon and my eyes would sting with fury as I watched the poor animals endure so much pain. How was this kind of cruelty taking place on American farms!? I wanted an answer and I told myself I would eat a salad instead of a burger every chance I got. At least that’s what my naive self thought before I became interested in agriculture and learned the truth.