Alliance Statement on COVID-19

In this time of great uncertainty we would like to thank the farmers, ranchers, packers, processors, restaurants, retailers and everyone in the agriculture and food communities – all components of the critical infrastructure within the Food and Agriculture Sector – for keeping the supply chain flowing and shelves stocked with safe, nutritious food. We know our restaurant…

Drastic EAT-Lancet Recommendations Miss the Mark

Drastic EAT-Lancet Recommendations Miss the Mark Report ignores key facts and risks harming health and climate  (Washington, D.C.) The Animal Agriculture Alliance issued the following statement by Kay Johnson Smith, President and CEO, in response to the EAT-Lancet Commission Report on Food, Planet, Health published in the Lancet. “U.S. farmers and ranchers lead the world…

Animal Agriculture Alliance issues statement on World Health Organization antibiotic report

Animal Agriculture Alliance issues statement on World Health Organization antibiotic report WHO report ignores industry strides on responsible antibiotic use November 7, 2017 – Animal agriculture – farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, feed mills and animal health companies – is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy food supply for everyone. That dedication starts on the farm with…

Animal Agriculture Alliance issues statement on how to help farmers, ranchers and animals impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Animal Agriculture Alliance issues statement on how to help farmers, ranchers and animals impacted by Hurricane Harvey WHO report ignores industry strides on responsible antibiotic use November 7, 2017 – Animal agriculture – farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, feed mills and animal health companies – is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy food supply for everyone. That…

Animal Agriculture Alliance “extremely alarmed” by animal rights activist organization’s unlawful activity

Alliance calls for increased attention to farm security October 24, 2016 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is extremely alarmed by the recent actions of Direct Action Everywhere, a radical animal rights group. Last week, Direct Action Everywhere released video footage that it claims was obtained during “stealth visits” to a California egg farm. Activists entered…

Alliance Statement on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Report

Alliance Statement on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Report September 22, 2014 – The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) today released a report detailing the important measures being taken to combat antimicrobial resistance. The Animal Agriculture Alliance knows and understands that antibiotic resistance is a serious public…

Statement on Egg Industry Agreement

Statement on Egg Industry Agreement July 7, 2011 – The Alliance is concerned about the implications that today’s agreement between the American egg industry and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) will have on other segments of agriculture, but further analysis is needed to fully understand and predict its potential impact.   Legislation…