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…
Alliance to Host 13th Annual Stakeholders Summit May Event to Focus on Millennials, Marketing & Food February 10, 2014 – Early registration is now available for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 13th annual Stakeholders Summit, to be held May 8-9 in Crystal City, VA. This year, the Alliance’s showcase event will explore the theme of “Cracking…
Animal Agriculture Alliance and Charleston|Orwig take home Regional Best of NAMA Award Entry advances to the national level February 10, 2016 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance, along with Charleston|Orwig, recently earned first place in the Best of NAMA awards competition for the Carolinas/Virginia region and will move on to compete at the national level. The recognition…
Help Secure Animal Agriculture’s Future- Register Today for Tenth Annual Summit Jason Shoultz of America’s Heartland Will Serve as Moderator Early registration is now open for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual Stakeholders Summit! Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this unique educational event by joining other food and feed industry leaders in Arlington, Virginia on…
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…
HB 3799
Description:
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Status: Introduced 3/7/2019
Pending
HB 1081
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state
Description:
Would require the Texas Animal Health Commission to conduct a study regarding the current risk level for bovine tuberculosis in certain states determined by the Commission to be infected or at high risk for bovine tuberculosis. By 9/1/2014, the Commission must submit a report of the findings to the Department of Agriculture and others listed.
Status: Effective 6/14/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013
HB 1643
Description:
Would add a concentrated animal feeding operations to the list of facilities that drones are prohibited from flying over.
Status: Effective 9/1/17
Passed
Pass Date: 6/15/2017
HB 1819
Relating to liability for injuring a trespassing sheep or goat
Description:
Would make a person with a fence that is insufficient who kills or wounds a head of cattle, horse, goat or sheep liable to the owner of the animal for damages.
Status: Effective 9/1/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013
HB 334
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee
Description:
Would establish a 16-member Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee. The committee would be required to research and develop standards governing livestock and poultry care, food safety, local food availability, food affordability, and best farm management practices for animal well-being.
Status: Introduced 11/19/2010; Died in Committee
Failed
SJR 22
Right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife amendment
Description:
Would amend Aricle 1, Section 34 of the Texas Constitution to include that people have the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, including the use of traditioal methods, subject to laws and regulations to conserve and manage wildlife and preserve the future of hunting and fishing. Would also state that hunting and fishing are preferred methods of managing and controlling wildlife.
Status: Enrolled 5/20/2015; Died in Chamber
Failed