An interesting perspective: animal agriculture and city life
For a huge group of people, farms are always at least a city’s worth of distance away from their forks.
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Safeguarding the future of animal ag by bridging the communication gap between the farm and food communities, one blog post at a time.
Join me on my adventure!
All I really have to offer is a passion to learn as much as I can about the industry and an equal desire to share what I have learned with you.
Does big ag mean bad ag?
‘Big ag’ works to feed not only the farmers and ranchers but everyone else that is not in the agriculture industry, yet it sometimes gets a bad reputation
Should we use animals to save human lives?
Should we use animals to save human lives? I’m not talking about the big picture, philosophical debate. I’m talking about standing next to a loved one’s bedside in the hospital room and wondering if you’ll see them tomorrow, if they’ll get to celebrate another birthday, if he’ll be there to walk me down the aisle.
Science and agriculture: two peas in a pod
I understand that science can be confusing and at times make you want to pull your hair out, but at the same time it is such an important part of life that everyone should have a basic understanding of scientific concepts.
It’s fair season! I like pig butts and I cannot lie…
I am ever so grateful that I had the opportunity to raise livestock for the fair. It provided me with so much laughter, new friends and a chance to grow in many different ways.
PETA may be crazy, but other groups aren’t that different
If you had cream in your coffee this morning or had meat for dinner last night, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) wants you to seek help for your “addiction.”
Concerned about how animals are cared for? Discover the truth yourself
It’s important for everyone to discover the truth for themselves about farming and other businesses that involve animals.
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.
On the job hunt? The agricultural industry can provide you with a meaningful career.
Pursuing a degree in agriculture might be intimidating to those who didn’t grow up on a farm or have production agriculture experience, but don’t let that deter you!
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.