Third Annual College Aggies Online Competition Encourages “Agvocacy”

Third Annual College Aggies Online Competition Encourages “Agvocacy” September 15, 2011 – Fall signals the return of students back to school and the re-launch of the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s third annual College Aggies Online (CAO) agriculture advocacy scholarship program on October 3, 2011. This competition helps undergraduate students with a passion for agriculture become confident…

Alliance Releases Report from 2015 Animal Rights Conference

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…

Tyson Foods Joins as Sponsor of College Aggies Online Scholarship Competition

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

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

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

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

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),…