College Aggies Online scholarship competition launches September 19th Slate of expert industry mentors set to coach competitors; more than $8,000 in prizes available September 12, 2016 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program will kick off on Monday, September 19th. CAO is designed to help college students with an interest…
Alliance 14th Annual Stakeholders Summit to Hit the Road September 11, 2014 –After a wildly successful 2013 Stakeholders Summit, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that it will be hosting its 14th annual Summit in Kansas City Missouri on May 6-7 2015—in an effort to connect with even more industry stakeholders, help present agriculture decision…
Alliance Releases Report from 2015 Animal Rights Conference Conference speakers highlight “incremental changes” towards veganism and running pressure campaigns. September 8, 2015 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance today released a report that details observations from the 34th annual Animal Rights National Conference presented by The Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM). According to conference organizers, more than…
College Aggies Online Kicks Off 6th Year with Record Participation September 8, 2014 –With students from more than 45 colleges and universities representing more than 31 states and Canada signed up to compete, the Animal Agriculture Alliance today begins its sixth annual College Aggies Online Scholarship competition (CAO). CAO helps college students with an interest…
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…