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.
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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.
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.
“Ag-Gag” Bills –ENOUGH with the False Labels
These farm protection bills have been given a powerful label by those who oppose them – they are referred to by opponents as “ag-gag” laws.
Food labels: helpful or hectic?
During my last trip to Costco I discovered a new hobby: reading egg carton labels. Now, before you call me a weird person without a life, let me explain.
Activist Framing at Its ‘Best’: Analyzing Activist Communications
Activist framing relies on customers unfamiliarity with agriculture to spread misinformation and cause distrust with the American consumer.
Veterans farming for a better tomorrow
Veterans farming for a better tomorrow is what Vets2Farm is all about. A 15-acre farm helping disabled veterans to heal and give back.
The Tyson Experience
The top individuals and clubs in the 2014 College Aggies Online Scholarship Program traveled to Arkansas to visit with program sponsor Tyson Foods, Inc.
HSUS: Supporting humane shelters less than you think
Do you donate to HSUS? Then the fact that only one percent of its budget goes to helping humane societies may surprise you.
Every Day is Farmer’s Day
At my house, every day is Farmer’s Day, but for the rest of the world, that holiday fell on Sunday, October 12, 2014.
Farm to Pork Blogger Tour
We took a group of twelve people on a farm to fork blogger tour where they were able to better develop their relationship with bacon.
Manure and Metros
My sisters and I mark five generations of dairy farmers in the Moore family over on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
If Animal Rights Organizations had Glass Walls: Part II
Attending conferences hosted by animal rights organizations provides a deeper understanding of our opposition.