Tyson Foods Joins as Sponsor of College Aggies Online Scholarship Competition College Advocacy Competition Kicks Off September 9th September 4, 2013 –The Animal Agriculture Alliance welcomes Tyson Foods, Inc. as the newest sponsor of its fifth annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program. CAO, an agriculture advocacy scholarship competition, will launch September 9, 2013. “We…
Alliance Communications Director Selected for Prestigious Vance Publishing ’40 under 40 in Agriculture’ Award September 3, 2013 – Animal Agriculture Alliance Communications Director Emily Meredith was selected as one of Vance Publishing Corporation’s “40 Under 40 in Agriculture” award recipients, Vance announced today. The inaugural awards recognize young leaders in the agriculture industry– from animal…
Alliance Releases Reports from 2014 Animal Rights Conferences Conference Speakers Highlight “Successes” but Note In-fighting among Animal Rights Groups September 2, 2014 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance today released a report that chronicles observations from the 33rd annual Animal Rights National Conference presented by The Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) and the Humane Society of…
Veal Video Reveals Extremist Agenda September 2, 2010- A deceptive new video from extremist organization Mercy for Animals has revealed the vegan activist group’s complete disregard for the authority of the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board. In a highly-edited video released August 31, Mercy for Animals attempted to confuse viewers by splicing together images of…
Alliance Welcomes New Board Members Additions to the Board of Directors and New Committees Expand Organization’s Influence August 29, 2012 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce additions to its Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Mark Etienne (Potash Corporation), Billy Frey (Alltech), Scott Oler (Vance Publishing Corporation), Dr. Paul Matzat (Genus/PIC),…
Statement on “Undercover” Video at CA Processor August 24, 2012 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is disturbed by the images of alleged animal cruelty documented in a video released this week by an animal rights activist group. The Alliance has long condemned the abuse and mistreatment of animals raised for food and works to promote…
WATCH Tyson Foods to Sponsor College Aggies Online for Second Straight Year College Social Media and Community Outreach Competition Kicks Off September 8th August 22, 2014 – For the second year, the Animal Agriculture Alliance is pleased to welcome Tyson Foods, Inc. as a sponsor of its annual College Aggies Online (CAO)scholarship program. CAO, an…
AVMA Finds Pew Report Biased, Inaccurate The American Veterinary Medical Association released a detailed statement this week that identifies “significant flaws and major dalliances from both science and reality” in the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production’s 2008 report Putting Meat on the Table: Industrial Farm Animal Production in America. The Pew Commission’s report, among its…
Alliance releases report from 2016 Animal Rights National Conference Conference Speakers Highlight “Successes” but Note In-fighting among Animal Rights Groups September 2, 2014 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance today released a report that chronicles observations from the 33rd annual Animal Rights National Conference presented by The Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) and the Humane…
Animal Activist Rallies Showcase Continued Pressure on Agriculture August 18, 2011 – Each summer, animal activists travel across the country to meet and discuss the latest topics of the animal rights movement. This year, animal agriculture was once again the focus. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) hosted its annual Taking Action…