Animal Agriculture Gives Big Thanks to Ram Trucks for “So God Made a Farmer” Super Bowl Commercial February 7, 2013 – This week nearly 250 regional, state and national farm, ranch and agribusiness organizations sent a heartfelt “thank you” to Chrysler Group Chair and CEO Sergio Marchionne – and his Ram Trucks team – for…
“SciBabe” to speak at 2016 Stakeholders Summit Yvette d’Entremont will offer insights on communicating science to consumers February 3, 2016 – Author, blogger and science communicator Yvette d’Entremont, better known online as “SciBabe,” is set to speak at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2016 Stakeholders Summit. The event, themed “Securing Animal Agriculture’s Future: Action, Please!”, will…
Statement on Mercy for Animals Dairy Video The Alliance condemns the abuse and mistreatment of animals February 2, 2010- While the Animal Agriculture Alliance is disappointed by the images of alleged animal cruelty documented in an undercover video released last week by animal activist group Mercy for Animals (MFA), it is also dismayed that several…
Animal Agriculture Alliance debuts Meat Matters campaign Join the movement by taking the Meat Matters pledge! February 1, 2016 – Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance unveiled a new campaign focused on promoting the role of meat and poultry in a healthy, balanced diet. The Meat Matters initiative counters claims made by activist groups about the nutritional value of animal protein, as…
Extremists Unveil New Tactic to Attack U.S. Farms Oklahoma pork producers targeted with false claims to promote political agenda February 1, 2012 – A new video released this week by the Humane Society of the United States, an extreme animal rights group, is more about politics than animal care. The footage, filmed by an…
Alliance Launches New, Interactive, Mobile-friendly Website Website to Incorporate More Graphic, Relevant Content and Virtual Library January 28, 2014 –The Animal Agriculture Alliance today unveiled a new website, the product of an almost nine-month redesign effort focused on providing Alliance members, media and consumers with the most relevant, up-to-date and pertinent information in an…
Alliance Helps Rural Legislators Understand Challenges Facing Agriculture January 20, 2011 – Last week, Animal Agriculture Alliance Executive Vice President Kay Johnson Smith warned elected agriculture and rural leaders from across North America about the threats to animal agriculture at the 10th Annual State Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit, held in Fort McDowell, Ariz. Johnson Smith served…
2013 Kicks off with More Misleading Antimeat Campaigns Popular Food Network Shows and State Legislatures Most Recent Venues January 18, 2013 – The role of meat and other animal products in Americans’ diets continues to come under fire, with activist organizations’ continued efforts to push for the introduction of meatless meals in the home,…
College Aggies Online Launch Announcement Launching with a Renewed Commitment to Advocating for Agriculture January 15, 2013 –The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s fourth annual College Aggies Online (CAO) agriculture advocacy scholarship program, launched yesterday with new guidelines and projects designed to encourage participants to be actively engaged with the American public. In years past, participants…
Charitable Donations to AR Groups Increase 11% Animal Agriculture a Major Target ARLINGTON, VA – In 2008, there appeared to be an increase in well-funded animal rights activities directed at animal agriculture. Based on our research, the Animal Agriculture Alliance understands why. In 2007, the latest reporting period available for review, charitable donations to animal…