Sustainable food systems, influencer engagement and farm security among topics covered at 2022 Summit

Sustainable food systems, influencer engagement and farm security among topics covered at 2022 Summit First in-person Summit since 2019 brings diverse group of stakeholders to Kansas City May 13, 2022 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance wrapped up its 2022 Stakeholders Summit yesterday, themed “Come Together for Animal Ag: Be Informed, Be Ready, Be Here.” The…

U.S. farmers and ranchers lead on sustainability

U.S. farmers and ranchers lead on sustainability Animal Agriculture Alliance releases updated Sustainability Impact Report April 21, 2022 –U.S. farmers’ and ranchers’ world-leading sustainability efforts, including the U.S. beef community’s commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2040, the U.S. pork community’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% by 2030, and the U.S.…

Interactive crisis communications workshop slated for 2022 Stakeholders Summit

Interactive crisis communications workshop slated for 2022 Stakeholders Summit Discounted registration rates available through April 17 April 14, 2022 – Expert communicator Tricia Sheehan, vice president, strategic communications and farmer relations for Dairy Management Inc., will lead an interactive crisis communications workshop at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2022 Stakeholders Summit. In this workshop, Sheehan will lead…

Hannah Thompson-Weeman named President and CEO of Animal Agriculture Alliance

Hannah Thompson-Weeman named President and CEO of Animal Agriculture Alliance Longtime leader Kay Johnson Smith will depart to join Dairy MAX March 29, 2022 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance board of directors has announced that Hannah Thompson-Weeman, currently serving as the Alliance’s vice president, strategic engagement, has been named the organization’s new president and CEO.…

Strategize how to take action for animal agriculture at 2022 Stakeholders Summit

Strategize how to take action for animal agriculture at 2022 Stakeholders Summit Preconference webinars kick off April 6 March 23, 2022 – Former poultry chief executive Steve Olson is slated to speak at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2022 Stakeholders Summit. During an interactive workshop, Olson will have attendees consider how their personal and organizational vision, mission…

“Ag-vocates” to share lessons learned at 2022 Stakeholders Summit

“Ag-vocates” to share lessons learned at 2022 Stakeholders Summit Early bird registration rates extended through March 16 March 9, 2022 – Ballot initiatives. Undercover videos. “Pink slime.” Animal agriculture has gone through the ringer when it comes to activist actions and misinformed marketing schemes, subsequently adding a new role for farmers and ranchers who feel compelled…