Tyson Foods’ Donation Will Feed Bozeman Residents for Nearly One Year 30,500 Pound Donation a Result of College Aggie Challenge Won by Montana State University BOZEMAN, Mont.–– February 26, 2014—Today, Tyson Foods, Inc., in conjunction with the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s College Aggies Scholarship Competition (CAO) and the Montana State University Collegiate Cattlewomen, donated a…
Extremist Attacks on Global Food Chain Increase 42% in 2008 Attacks on Food Retailers in USA Show Triple Digit Jump Attacks on the global food chain from animal rights and environmental extremists jumped 42% – from 155 in 2007 to 220 in 2008 – according to Arlington, Virginia-based Animal Agriculture Alliance (Alliance). Worse yet,…
Alliance Statement on HSUS Undercover Video, Kentucky February 21, 2014 — The Animal Agriculture Alliance is deeply disturbed that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) continues to encourage activists to misrepresent their identities, illicitly obtain employment on family farms, and surreptitiously obtain video footage, later distorted, and used to scare and confuse consumers.…
Alliance to Host 12th Annual Stakeholders Summit in May February 21, 2013 – Early registration is now available for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 12th annual Stakeholders Summit, to be held May 1-2 in Arlington, VA. This year, the Alliance’s showcase event will explore the theme of “Activists at the Door: Protecting Animals, Farms, Food and…
Alliance Announces Keynote Stakeholders Summit Speaker “Marketing to Millennials” Author and Barkley EVP Jeff Fromm to Headline May Event February 20, 2014 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that famed author Jeff Fromm will be the keynote speaker at the Stakeholders Summit, to be held May 8-9, 2014 in Crystal City, VA. Early…
Dairy farmer behind “#Farm365” to share advice on social media engagement at 2016 Stakeholders Summit Advice on social media use to connect with consumers February 17, 2016 – Farmers are often advised to use social media to tell their story and connect with consumers. Attendees at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2016 Stakeholders Summit will…
Alliance’s College Aggies Online Competition Prepares New Crop of Agvocates The number of participants has almost doubled! February 16, 2011 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is proud to announce that the number of college students involved in its College Aggies Online scholarship competition has grown from 350 to 577 students. In 2009, the Alliance partnered with…
Extremists Attempt to Mislead Public Iowa pork producers targeted with false claims to promote political agenda February 15, 2012 – A new video released this week by the extreme vegan organization Compassion Over Killing is more about politics than animal care. The footage, filmed by an “undercover” activist in December 2011, does not actually…
Alliance Announces Details of 2015 Stakeholders Summit Register Now! February 13, 2015 – Early registration is now available for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual Stakeholders Summit, to be held May 6-7, 2015. This year, the Alliance’s showcase event is themed “The Journey to Extraordinary.” The Summit is a one-of-a-kind conference attended by a diverse group…
Animal Agriculture Alliance re-relaunches blog with a new look Alliance blog now titled “Animal Ag Engage” February 12, 2016 – Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the re-release of their blog with a new name and refreshed design. Formerly known as “Real Farmers Real Food”, the new blog is named “Animal Ag Engage” and features…