Promote agriculture online and in your campus community this fall! Dairy Management Inc. premier sponsor of College Aggies Online scholarship competition August 19, 2021 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition kicks off September 13. The program is open to undergraduate, graduate students, collegiate clubs and classes who will receive nine…
Engage with your campus about agriculture virtually this semester Dairy Management Inc. supports development of agricultural advocates through College Aggies Online scholarship competition August 11, 2020 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition kicks off September 14. Undergraduate, graduate students, and collegiate clubs will compete in the nine-week program to learn…
College Aggies Online (CAO) is an initiative of the Alliance connecting college students from across the country who are passionate about sharing positive, factual information about animal agriculture! Participants receive nine interactive and educational weeks of content to help them become confident and effective communicators for agriculture with guidance from industry and farmer mentors. We…
Alliance to Increase College Aggies Online Scholarships Thanks to New Generous Sponsors and Record Participation, CAO Students to Get Even More ‘Bang for the Buck’ September 23, 2014 –Thanks to the generous support of Fair Oaks Pig Adventure and Belstra Milling—the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that it would be increasing the scholarship awards for…
Tyson Foods Joins as Sponsor of College Aggies Online Scholarship Competition College Advocacy Competition Kicks Off September 9th September 4, 2013 –The Animal Agriculture Alliance welcomes Tyson Foods, Inc. as the newest sponsor of its fifth annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program. CAO, an agriculture advocacy scholarship competition, will launch September 9, 2013. “We…
WATCH Tyson Foods to Sponsor College Aggies Online for Second Straight Year College Social Media and Community Outreach Competition Kicks Off September 8th August 22, 2014 – For the second year, the Animal Agriculture Alliance is pleased to welcome Tyson Foods, Inc. as a sponsor of its annual College Aggies Online (CAO)scholarship program. CAO, an…
Tyson Foods Donates Truckload of Chicken to Food Bank Donation a Result of College Aggie Challenge Won by University of Georgia ATHENS, Ga. – March 2, 2015 – Today, Tyson Foods, Inc., in conjunction with the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s College Aggies Online scholarship competition (CAO) and the University of Georgia Dairy Science Club, donated a load of protein…
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