Request for Speakers: 2024 Stakeholders Summit
Dozens of speakers. Hundreds of perspectives. Countless ideas. And that’s just at the starting line of the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 Stakeholders Summit.
Dozens of speakers. Hundreds of perspectives. Countless ideas. And that’s just at the starting line of the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2024 Stakeholders Summit.
The 2023 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit was held in Arlington, Va. May 4-5 and attracted nearly 320 attendees and was themed “Partners in Progress: Building a Sustainable Future for Animal Ag.”
Alliance members are welcome to share this article in their newsletters, magazines and other publications. Byline may be attributed to Emily Solis, manager, communications and content at the Animal Agriculture Alliance. For questions, email Emily. Join the Alliance as “Partners in Progress” at 2023 Summit How can we create a sustainable future for animal…
Animal Ag Allies is an initiative of the Animal Agriculture Alliance, a nonprofit working to safeguard the future of animal agriculture. The program empowers farmers, ranchers and veterinarians to be outspoken advocates for agriculture online and within their communities. This report summarizes our 2022 program, including participant testimonials, goals and metrics.
Alliance members are welcome to share this article in their newsletters, magazines and other publications. Byline may be attributed to Grace Platte, coordinator, membership and communications at the Animal Agriculture Alliance. For questions, email Grace. Mitigate Activist Threats at Fair & Expo Livestock Shows Fair and expo shows are a time for family and friends…
The 2022 Stakeholders Summit was held May 11-12 in Kansas City, Missouri and attracted a diverse audience of over 385 in-person and virtual attendees.
Alliance members are welcome to share this article in their newsletters, magazines and other publications. Byline may be attributed to Casey Kinler, director, membership and marketing at the Animal Agriculture Alliance. For questions, email Casey. It’s Time to Come Together for Animal Ag There’s only one way to effectively safeguard the future of animal agriculture—together. And…
Animal Ag Allies is an initiative of the Animal Agriculture Alliance, a nonprofit working to safeguard the future of animal agriculture. The program empowers farmers, ranchers and veterinarians to be outspoken advocates for agriculture online and within their communities. This report summarizes our 2021 program, including participant testimonials, goals and metrics.
The 2021 Virtual Stakeholders Summit was held primarily May 5-6 with nearly 600 registered attendees, making it the largest Summit to date.
The U.S. animal agriculture community is highly engaged in the work of the UN Food Systems Summit (FSS) and has a track record of progress and ambitious commitments that align with the FSS’ focus on enhancing sustainability. The Animal Agriculture Alliance took the opportunity to contribute to the FSS by convening an Independent Dialogue event on…
HB 3799
Description:
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Status: Introduced 3/7/2019
Pending
HB 1081
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state
Description:
Would require the Texas Animal Health Commission to conduct a study regarding the current risk level for bovine tuberculosis in certain states determined by the Commission to be infected or at high risk for bovine tuberculosis. By 9/1/2014, the Commission must submit a report of the findings to the Department of Agriculture and others listed.
Status: Effective 6/14/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013
HB 1643
Description:
Would add a concentrated animal feeding operations to the list of facilities that drones are prohibited from flying over.
Status: Effective 9/1/17
Passed
Pass Date: 6/15/2017
HB 1819
Relating to liability for injuring a trespassing sheep or goat
Description:
Would make a person with a fence that is insufficient who kills or wounds a head of cattle, horse, goat or sheep liable to the owner of the animal for damages.
Status: Effective 9/1/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013
HB 334
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee
Description:
Would establish a 16-member Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee. The committee would be required to research and develop standards governing livestock and poultry care, food safety, local food availability, food affordability, and best farm management practices for animal well-being.
Status: Introduced 11/19/2010; Died in Committee
Failed
SJR 22
Right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife amendment
Description:
Would amend Aricle 1, Section 34 of the Texas Constitution to include that people have the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, including the use of traditioal methods, subject to laws and regulations to conserve and manage wildlife and preserve the future of hunting and fishing. Would also state that hunting and fishing are preferred methods of managing and controlling wildlife.
Status: Enrolled 5/20/2015; Died in Chamber
Failed