Activists are spinning scripture with Lent around the corner
With Lent around the corner and activist groups calling for the Pope and others to give up meat, now is the time to become familiar with how animal rights groups are “spinning scripture.”
How to protect your farm from extreme activists
To protect your farm or ranch from animal rights activist activity, here are a few things you can implement on your farm today.
Key points from the 2017 National Animal Rights Conference
Do you ever wonder what campaign, movie or myth from an animal rights group will think of next? The Animal Agriculture Alliance has been tracking animal rights groups for more than 30 years to predict their next moves and keep farmers, ranchers, veterinarians and everyone in the animal agriculture industry ready for what may come…
Animal rights activists masquerading as consumers
Consumer demand is powerful. It can be the champion of a company’s success or the culprit of their failure.
HSUS bullies animal ag and hurts low-income families
Diane Sullivan, an anti-poverty and affordable food advocate, shares her story of standing up for agriculture.
When a farm kid goes to an animal rights conference…
I grew up on a cattle farm in rural Missouri. I am a classic, stereotypical farm kid that was involved in the local 4-H and FFA. I raised cows, pigs, chickens, rabbits and ducks. I know how to drive a tractor and drove a truck in a field before I drove a car on the…
Reflections from the Animal Rights National Conference: what can we learn
The Animal Agriculture Alliance frequently attends conferences hosted by animal rights groups. The purpose of attending – to get inside information straight from the source and generate reports for its members. I attended Taking Action for Animals, hosted by the Humane Society of the United States and the Animal Rights National Conference, hosted by the Farm Animal Rights Movement. The experience…
PETA may be crazy, but other groups aren’t that different
If you had cream in your coffee this morning or had meat for dinner last night, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) wants you to seek help for your “addiction.”
Proactive steps to prevent an “undercover activist” from telling their version of your farm’s story
Agriculture is a business, and just like any business, farmers need to proactively protect themselves from potential legal issues.
Why undercover videos aren’t the answer
Undercover animal rights activists gain employment on farms across the United States and Canada under false pretenses to help animal rights groups produce undercover video campaigns.