2019 College Aggies Online Impact Report
Results and impact of the Alliance’s 2019 College Aggies Online program.
Results and impact of the Alliance’s 2019 College Aggies Online program.
Animal Agriculture Alliance announces 2019 College Aggies Online scholarship winners Students from North Dakota State University and Western Illinois University take home top prizes December 9, 2019 – The holidays came early for students from North Dakota State University, Western Illinois University, University of Wisconsin at Madison, State University of New York College of Agriculture…
Dairy Management Inc. helps Animal Ag Alliance coach students to become confident agriculture communicators College Aggies Online students reach millions on social media in first weeks of competition October 15, 2019 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s College Aggies Online (CAO) Scholarship Competition is in full swing. More than 300 students and 20 collegiate clubs are competing…
Animal Agriculture Alliance prepares students to be advocates for agriculture College Aggies Online offers agriculture students $21,000 in scholarships September 5, 2019 – College students are gearing up for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual College Aggies Online (CAO) Scholarship Competition which kicks off September 16. This year’s students and collegiate clubs are competing for more than…
Results and impact of the 2018 College Aggies Online scholarship program.
College agriculture advocates take home scholarships for the holidays Students win more than $25,000 while advocating for farmers and ranchers November 29, 2018 – Six college students and three collegiate clubs from Oklahoma State University, University of Georgia, Mississippi College, Western Illinois University and Northwest Missouri State University are taking home scholarships for the holidays…
Sign-up deadline extended for annual agriculture scholarship competition College Aggies Online scholarship competition has record enrollment September 26, 2018 – Today, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced it is extending the deadline for students to sign up for its College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition due to popular demand. Undergraduate students, graduate students and collegiate clubs can…
Last chance for college students to enter 10th annual agriculture scholarship competition College Aggies Online scholarship competition kicks off today September 10, 2018 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance launched its 10th annual College Aggies Online scholarship competition today in which students will compete for more than $25,000 in scholarships while advocating for agriculture. Undergraduate students, graduate students…
$25,000 up for grabs for college agriculture advocates College Aggies Online scholarship competition kicks off next month August 28, 2018 – College students are lining up for the chance to win more than $25,000 in scholarships while advocating for agriculture in the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 10th annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition which kicks off September…
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