Hear from farmers on the front lines of consumer engagement at Virtual Summit Event to be held Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8; registration closes Tuesday May 5 May 4, 2020 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2020 Virtual Stakeholders Summit, themed “Primed & Prepared,” will be held on May 7-8. Registration for the event is…
Learn new ways to measure consumer opinions during Virtual Summit preconference webinar Preconference webinar series kicks off Thursday, April 30; registration closes Tuesday May 5 April 28, 2020 – The preconference webinar series being held in conjunction with the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2020 Virtual Stakeholders Summit, themed “Primed & Prepared,” kicks off on Thursday, April 30…
Animal Agriculture Alliance releases updated Sustainability Impact Report for Earth Day Report highlights animal agriculture’s commitment to continuous improvement April 22, 2020 – Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance released its updated “Sustainability Impact Report” in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The report highlights how the animal agriculture industry shares the same values as…
Sustainability insights to be served up at 2020 Virtual Summit Animal agriculture and the environment to be covered in two preconference webinars April 20, 2020 – Sustainability will be on the menu at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2020 Virtual Stakeholders Summit, themed “Primed & Prepared.” The Summit is set for May 7-8, 2020 and the preconference…
Virtual Summit speakers to discuss “Building a Culture of Care” Advice will be offered on ensuring that animal care is a core value in your company culture April 16, 2020 – A panel of experts will offer insights on “Building a Culture of Care” in a preconference webinar leading up to the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2020…
Animal Agriculture Alliance promotes Casey Kinler to director of membership and marketing Kinler to assume new role May 1 April 13, 2020 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that Casey Kinler has been promoted to director of membership and marketing and will assume this new role on May 1. In her new position, Kinler will…
Virtual Summit speakers to cover keeping science in the animal welfare conversation Last chance for farmers and ranchers to enter photo contest for free registration April 7, 2020 – Animal welfare is top-of-mind for everyone involved in food production from farm to fork, from farmers and ranchers to restaurant, retail and foodservice brands and every stop…
Trends in activism and farm security on the agenda for Virtual Summit Experts to provide security advice for farms, plants, restaurants, retailers and other ag businesses March 31, 2020 – Current trends in animal rights activism and farm security will be addressed at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2020 Virtual Stakeholders Summit, themed “Primed & Prepared.” The…
2020 Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit set for May 7-8 goes virtual Registration now open for Virtual Summit March 24, 2020 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that its 2020 Stakeholders Summit is going virtual in response to ongoing public health concerns around hosting large events. The Virtual Summit, still being held May 7-8, will…
Professor and author Alan Levinovitz to speak at 2020 Summit Levinovitz will explore ‘how faith in nature’s goodness leads to harmful fads, unjust laws, and flawed science’ March 4, 2020 – Alan Levinovitz, PhD, author and associate professor of religion at James Madison University, is set to speak at the 2020 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders…
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