Farmers to follow on social media
Farmers know people are hungry to know more about how food gets from the farm to the fork.
School’s out. Dairy’s in.
For many people, the month of June is characterized by a release from the classroom, days spent at the beach or pool, the return of fresh backyard foods to the dinner table, and many other early summertime activities. Farmers and their families also enjoy this time as a new season approaches, but agriculturists alike have another reason to celebrate – it’s National Dairy Month!
From the Farm to the Grocery Store Shelves
Everybody’s grocery store experience is different. As we tend to stroll the aisles and grab our go-to staples, questions often begin to appear. How did my turkey burgers, ground beef, and other animal proteins get to these very shelves? What is the process from farm to table?
Get to know the Alliance’s president and CEO
Hannah Thompson-Weeman’s journey with the Animal Agriculture Alliance started back in 2014 when she was hired as the director of communications. Since then, Hannah has held various leadership roles within the Alliance, and in May of 2022 was named president and CEO. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the (still relatively!) new…
“It’s Corn!” A viral TikTok sound meets a leading agricultural commodity
Chances are, if you have a cell phone, internet access, or are around someone who does, you’ve heard the recent viral TikTok sound, “It’s Corn!” Not only is the agricultural industry going crazy for this sound that features a young boy enjoying corn on the cob, but the entire internet is talking about how amazing corn is.
Books and movies to test your food and agriculture knowledge!
Looking to learn a little more about modern agriculture or food production? Here are a few recommendations of books and movies that support and promote science-based facts.
Bringing the Farm to the People
One of the last places I would have thought to find a thriving farm demonstration was at the Orange County fairgrounds in southern California. Located just a few miles from the beach, the Centennial Farm is open year-round – not just during the fair – and has a variety of livestock, gardens, and even a milking parlor! This three-acre farm has become an educational hub in an area surrounded by cities, freeways and beaches.
15 Quick Tips to Really ‘Milk’ your 2022 Summit Experience!
After two years of adapting to the challenges that COVID-19 threw in our way, it’s finally happening! We are now able to come together once again to connect, engage, and protect our farming communities. The 2022 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit is your chance to meet and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the food chain and across commodities. But after two years of virtual meetings, Zoom webinars, and online conferences from the couch, we all may need a few tips to get back into practice of attending a conference in person.
Do Farmers Care About the Environment? Yes, and here’s why! – Soil Edition
Whether in the barn or the field, farmers go to great lengths to protect the environment. The soil is a precious resource that is vital for the production of nutritious food and feed for both humans and livestock. The USDA outlines four major principles farmers incorporate into their practice to improve soil health.
Clearing the Air: How Cattle Can Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Cows have been condemned for climate change effects time and time again – often times unfairly with overstated figures and exaggerated claims. But even now, as anti-animal agriculture activists rally this cause as an excuse to reduce or even eliminate the consumption of meat, milk, poultry and eggs, farmers and ranchers have countered their claims with a continued commitment and action toward reaching solutions. Enter: carbon sequestration.