States rolling back legislation on cage-free eggs
Egg prices have soared recently, leaving many consumers wondering why. While avian influenza plays a role, animal housing mandates—like California’s Proposition 12—are also driving up costs.
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The Science of Happy Animals: How Ethical Farming Drives Profitability
Animal welfare benefits animals, farmers, and consumers alike. Healthy, well-cared-for animals produce better food and reduce environmental impact. Learn how responsible farming goes beyond the label.
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10 reasons to attend the 2025 Stakeholders Summit
The most powerful changes often start small. Change starts when ideas are exchanged between passionate individuals gathered around a table, sharing perspectives, offering insights, and shaping the future together. This year, the Animal Agriculture Alliance welcome’s all value chain partners to join us at the 2025 Stakeholders Summit to exchange ideas and consider new solutions!
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Understanding food dating: Is our food still good?
When it comes to food dating labels, terms like “Best if Used By,” “Sell By,” and “Best By” can often lead to confusion. This misunderstanding may cause you to throw away perfectly good food!
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The Undeniable Superpower of Cattle
While you may have bought it at the supermarket, the nutritious food that feeds our families came from the farmers, the livestock, and the resources behind them. What you may not know is the incredible steps behind it.
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Should you wash meat before cooking it?
Whether it is the influence of social media trends or of familial, cultural, or religious custom, have you ever found yourself considering washing raw meat before you cook it?
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Navigating Avian Influenza at fairs and expositions this fall
The animal agriculture community has become all too familiar with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), H5N1, or “the bird flu” recently. How is this impacting fairs and other exhibitions?
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Farmers to follow on social media
Farmers know people are hungry to know more about how food gets from the farm to the fork.
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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.
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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.
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