Sustainability insights to be served up at 2020 Virtual Summit Animal agriculture and the environment to be covered in two preconference webinars April 20, 2020 – Sustainability will be on the menu at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2020 Virtual Stakeholders Summit, themed “Primed & Prepared.” The Summit is set for May 7-8, 2020 and the preconference…
Virtual Summit speakers to discuss “Building a Culture of Care” Advice will be offered on ensuring that animal care is a core value in your company culture April 16, 2020 – A panel of experts will offer insights on “Building a Culture of Care” in a preconference webinar leading up to the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2020…
Virtual Summit speakers to cover keeping science in the animal welfare conversation Last chance for farmers and ranchers to enter photo contest for free registration April 7, 2020 – Animal welfare is top-of-mind for everyone involved in food production from farm to fork, from farmers and ranchers to restaurant, retail and foodservice brands and every stop…
While presenting on the web is definitely not the same as in person, there are things you can do to help the audience understand and connect while you present on-line. Be ready Test your Internet connection to make sure you have enough connectivity. Practice using the webinar software to learn about the system startup, transition,…
Trends in activism and farm security on the agenda for Virtual Summit Experts to provide security advice for farms, plants, restaurants, retailers and other ag businesses March 31, 2020 – Current trends in animal rights activism and farm security will be addressed at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2020 Virtual Stakeholders Summit, themed “Primed & Prepared.” The…
Help promote the 2020 Virtual Stakeholders Summit by placing this in your newsletter or publication. Contact Casey Kinler if you’d like it in a different format. 2020 Virtual Stakeholders Summit will leave you Primed & Prepared to build bridges from farm to fork Program includes discussions around sustainability, animal welfare and other hot topics We…
2020 Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit set for May 7-8 goes virtual Registration now open for Virtual Summit March 24, 2020 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that its 2020 Stakeholders Summit is going virtual in response to ongoing public health concerns around hosting large events. The Virtual Summit, still being held May 7-8, will…
Professor and author Alan Levinovitz to speak at 2020 Summit Levinovitz will explore ‘how faith in nature’s goodness leads to harmful fads, unjust laws, and flawed science’ March 4, 2020 – Alan Levinovitz, PhD, author and associate professor of religion at James Madison University, is set to speak at the 2020 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders…
Learn how to ‘stake your claim on the plant-based plate’ at 2020 Summit Trio of dietitians to have a candid conversation about the latest consumer buzzwords on panel about ‘Conversations that Cultivate’ February 18, 2020 – The now-ubiquitous term “plant-based” seems to exclude meat, poultry, milk and eggs – but that’s not the whole story.…
Former Google executive Steve Lerch to kick off 2020 Summit Lerch will open the conference with insights on innovation and strategy February 6, 2020 – Steve Lerch, president of Story Arc Consulting, will offer the opening keynote address at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2020 Stakeholders Summit, themed Primed & Prepared. Lerch will give attendees insights into…
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