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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.
A Love Letter to 4-H and FFA
As July unfolds, county fairs are in full swing around the United States. This time of year makes me think of members of agriculture youth programs, like 4-H and FFA, who are stepping into the show ring for a chance to compete for champion with their livestock projects.
College Aggies Online: How to Make the Most of Your Experience
If you are interested in animal agriculture and connecting with the general public about how food is produced, College Aggies Online (CAO) is the perfect scholarship program for college students to participate in. Former CAO winners Alexis Main and Sydney Mitchell share their tips for success.
School’s out. Dairy’s in.
For many people, the month of June is characterized by a release from the classroom, days spent at the beach or pool, the return of fresh backyard foods to the dinner table, and many other early summertime activities. Farmers and their families also enjoy this time as a new season approaches, but agriculturists alike have another reason to celebrate – it’s National Dairy Month!
A lesson in what happens when ballot initiatives restrict consumer choice
When I visit the grocery store, I am awed by the choices available to shoppers – from fresh to frozen produce, canned or processed goods catered toward unique dietary preferences (e.g., low sodium, sugar-free) to various cuts of meat or dairy foods from animals raised in various farm settings. Choice is a wonderful thing, but what happens when that choice is removed by state or local laws?
10 Ways to Score Big by Attending the 2024 Stakeholders Summit
It’s going to take a team to drive our future forward. It’s going to take you, running alongside fellow stakeholders from across the food chain who know that putting in the work is the only way to transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s solutions. Here are 10 ways you can score big at this year’s event…
Developing advocates for agriculture
As we reflect on 2023, we are proud to share the success of two of our programs, College Aggies Online and Animal Ag Allies, as they continue to reshape the narrative surrounding animal agriculture and cultivate a new group of informed and engaged voices.
Activism trends to look out for in 2024
2023 may have come and gone, but there’s plenty we can take away from the last year, including trends we’ve seen in the animal rights movement that we expect to continue over the next 12 months.
From the Farm to the Grocery Store Shelves
Everybody’s grocery store experience is different. As we tend to stroll the aisles and grab our go-to staples, questions often begin to appear. How did my turkey burgers, ground beef, and other animal proteins get to these very shelves? What is the process from farm to table?
Get to know the Alliance’s president and CEO
Hannah Thompson-Weeman’s journey with the Animal Agriculture Alliance started back in 2014 when she was hired as the director of communications. Since then, Hannah has held various leadership roles within the Alliance, and in May of 2022 was named president and CEO. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the (still relatively!) new…
What is the best diet?
Have you ever wondered what the “best” diet is to live a healthy lifestyle? You’ve probably heard of fad diets and eating patterns like keto, the Mediterranean diet, low-carb, low-fat, etc. with influencers on social media sharing why their diet choice is the “best.”
Partnering for a Sustainable Future: Part 2
In early May, the Alliance hosted its 2023 Stakeholders Summit themed “Partners in Progress: Building a Sustainable Future for Animal Ag.” The annual Summit is a one-of-a-kind conference which attracted a diverse crowd of almost 320 decision makers, including representatives from farms, ranches, allied industries, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, legislatures, universities, government agencies, and media.