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.”
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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.
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.
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 Food Babe, aka Vani Hari, is a blogger, author and activist who is known for her criticism of the food industry.
6 ways to ask a farmer or industry leader
What if someone genuinely wanted to ask a farmer, but wasn’t sure how to go about doing so?