The Game Changers – Vegan Propaganda at its Finest…
Here are some of the myths perpetuated by the latest Netflix documentary.
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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.
Holiday Fun at Local Farms
This time of year, my Instagram and Facebook feed is covered in the iconic photos of family and friends getting together at a local farm. While the flood of the same photos would usually get old, this season never does.
Technology, Sustainability and Animal Care on Poultry Farms
When we talk about technology, chickens and turkeys aren’t usually the first things that come to mind. However, the poultry industry regularly uses technology to benefit animal care and improve environmental sustainability.
How robots milk cows
Although these machines are expensive, some farmers that have adopted the technology describe them as being a good investment because it is paying for labor ahead of time, and these workers don’t call out sick! Plus, they send notifications straight to the farmers’ phones to keep them updated on their cows throughout the day and night.
Moooving Towards Cow-Savvy Technology
Dairy farmers use technology to help their farms be more efficient and to keep their cows comfortable. From back-scratchers to fitbits, technology improves animal care on dairy farms!
Misconceptions about antibiotic usage in agriculture
Unfairly blaming animal agriculture for antibiotic resistance will not help us solve this issue.
Paving my career path in agriculture
The story of how getting involved in agriculture inspired me to make it a career.
Advice from the best agriculture advocates
As part of the Alliance’s College Aggies Online Scholarship Competition, I asked the program mentors to share their #1 piece of advice they’d like to share with aspiring agriculture advocates.
The Case for Really Reliable Research
We live in the information age. Most people can become partially educated on any subject through a quick google search and 10-12 minutes of scrolling. Unfortunately, it can be very difficulty to get accurate information about agriculture on the internet.
Could you be hiring an “undercover” activist?
Are the employees working on your farm there to help care for your animals? Do their goals align with your business? Unfortunately, it’s a common strategy for some animal rights organizations to have individuals go “undercover” on farms. They record videos that can be taken out of context, stage scenes of animal mistreatment or encourage abuse to record it without doing anything to stop it.
What Gets Your Goat? Actually, A Lot
Meat and dairy goats each serve a different and unique purpose in animal agriculture, from specialty cheeses to cultural meats.
Trusting turkey farmers
In honor of Turkey Lover’s Month, I’d like to share some insights I learned from visiting a turkey farm and a cranberry bog.