Alliance announces opportunities to win free registration to 2017 Summit Blog and photo contests now open for entries February 8, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that farmers and ranchers who advocate for animal agriculture are eligible to win a free registration to the 2017 Stakeholders Summit. The 2017 Summit, themed “Connect to…
Animal Agriculture Alliance celebrates 30th anniversary February 1, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance, an industry-united nonprofit organization working to bridge the communication gap between farm and fork, is proud to be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2017. The Alliance released a short video highlighting its accomplishments: http://bit.ly/2ksiETQ. The Alliance was launched in 1987 to serve as a…
“The Big Fat Surprise” author Nina Teicholz to headline Alliance Summit Early registration is open through April 3rd January 23, 2017 – Nina Teicholz, an investigative journalist and author of the International (and New York Times) bestseller, “The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat & Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet,” will speak at the 2017 Animal Agriculture…
Animal Agriculture Alliance congratulates Perdue on new ag secretary role January 19, 2017 – Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance responded to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s announcement of former Georgia Governor George “Sonny” Perdue as the next U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary by offering its congratulations and support. “The Alliance is excited to see someone with…
Hannah Thompson-Weeman Promoted to Vice President of Communications January 4, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is pleased to announce the promotion of Hannah Thompson-Weeman to vice president of communications, effective January 1, 2017. In this position, Hannah will assume a greater management role over the communications outreach strategies for the Alliance, as well as…
America’s Turkey Farmers Are Committed to Animal Welfare December 30, 2011 – A video released this week by an extreme animal rights group has led to allegations of animal cruelty on a turkey farm in Hoke County, NC. Viewers of the video should be aware that the vegan organization behind it, Mercy for Animals, is…
Alliance Names New Communications Director December 22, 2014 – Today, Animal Agriculture Alliance President and CEO Kay Johnson Smith announced the appointment of Hannah Thompson as the Alliance’s new Director of Communications. Prior to joining the Alliance, Thompson held a position in marketing with Farm Credit Mid-America in Louisville, Kentucky. Previously, she worked as a…
U.S. Farm Report’s Tyne Morgan to moderate 2017 Stakeholders Summit Early registration now open through April 3rd December 19, 2016 – Tyne Morgan, host of the longest-running syndicated program focused on agriculture and rural life, will serve as the moderator for the 2017 Stakeholders Summit, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today. Early registration is also…
Animal Agriculture Alliance Announces 2016 Stakeholders Summit Event will be themed “Securing Animal Agriculture’s Future: Action, Please!” December 14, 2015 –After taking its annual Stakeholders Summit on the road last year, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that the event will return to the Washington, DC area for 2016. The 2016 Stakeholders Summit, themed “Securing…
Deceptive Videos Unfairly Attack Farmers Farmers and ranchers dedicate their lives to the health and well-being of their animals in order to ensure that the food they produce for the public- and their own families- is wholesome and safe. Animal care is a top priority of our nation’s food producers. To demonstrate that commitment,…