College Aggies Online program returns this fall Scholarship competition helps develop life-long advocates for agriculture July 24, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2017 College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program will kick off September 10. The program, now in its ninth year, connects college students from across the country who have a passion for agriculture…
Terry Wehrkamp takes leadership of Animal Agriculture Alliance board AFIA’s Sarah Novak named chair-elect May 22, 2017 – Terry Wehrkamp, director of live production, Cooper Farms, is now chairperson of The Animal Agriculture Alliance Board of Directors. Cooper Farms has been a member of the Alliance for more than ten years and Wehrkamp has served…
Alliance announces staff promotions Casey Whitaker and Allyson Jones-Brimmer move to new roles May 18, 2017 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is pleased to announce the promotions of Allyson Jones-Brimmer to director of membership and Casey Whitaker to communications manager, effective May 15, 2017. Jones-Brimmer joined the Alliance in April 2015 as membership and marketing…
Animal Agriculture Alliance 2016 Stakeholders Summit shares how to protect the future of animal agriculture Speakers discuss how animal rights activists spin the truth and how to better share agriculture’s story May 10, 2016 – The theme for the second and final day of the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2016 Stakeholders Summit, which concluded May 6,…
A perception change needs to happen for animal agriculture Summit speakers offer tips to engage and protect the future of animal ag May 9, 2017 – The overarching message on how the animal agriculture community can protect the livelihoods of farmers, ranchers, veterinarians and industry professionals is to engage and change the perception of the…
Resilience Reigns in Agriculture Summit speakers offer tips to engage and protect the future of animal ag May 9, 2017 – The overarching message on how the animal agriculture community can protect the livelihoods of farmers, ranchers, veterinarians and industry professionals is to engage and change the perception of the industry, according to speakers at…
2017 Summit panel to discuss marketing without disparaging Online registration closes Monday April 27, 2017 – The theme of next week’s 2017 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit will be “Connect to Protect Animal Ag,” meaning, how everyone with a vested interest in animal agriculture can find common ground and speak with a united voice,…
Media engagement advice to be offered at 2017 Summit Online registration closes May 1 April 24, 2017 – Attendees at the 2017 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit will have the opportunity to learn strategies and tactics to effectively engage with trade and mainstream media. The 2017 Summit, themed “Connect to Protect Animal Ag” will be…
Sustainability, public health and antibiotic use up for discussion at Summit Online registration open through May 1 April 19, 2017 – A panel of industry leaders will provide attendees with updates on pressing issues in animal agriculture – including sustainability, public health and antibiotic use – at the 2017 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit. The…
Broiler chicken welfare on the agenda for 2017 Stakeholders Summit Early registration discounts end tonight April 10, 2017 – With activist groups pushing hard for restaurants, retailers and foodservice companies to adopt policies requiring the use of “slower growing” chicken breeds and new welfare standards for raising and stunning broilers, broiler chicken welfare will be…