Deceptive Videos Unfairly Attack Farmers
December 15, 2010 - Farmers and ranchers dedicate their lives to the health and well-being of their animals in order to ensure that the food they produce for the public- and their own families- is wholesome and safe. Today, America's farm families are under attack from activist groups such as the Humane Society of the United States. These extremists attempt to use emotional images and scare tactics to discourage Americans from eating meat, milk and eggs because they do not believe that we have that right. More.

Tenth Stakeholders Summit Will Discuss Future of Animal Agriculture Industry
December 13, 2010 - Mark your calendar- the Animal Agriculture Alliance will host its tenth annual Stakeholders Summit May 5-6, 2011 in Arlington, Virginia. The Summit will bring together food and farm industry leaders to reflect on the challenges of the past decade and new opportunities to strengthen agriculture advocacy efforts in the future. More.

Activist Groups Continue to Attack Egg Farmers
November 17, 2010 - Animal care and food safety are the top priority for farmers and ranchers in the United States.  They dedicate their lives to the health and well-being of their animals to ensure that the food they produce for the public- and their own families- is wholesome and safe to consume. More.

Agriculture Must Collaborate to Educate Voters
November 9, 2010 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance is disappointed that yet another state has fallen victim to legislation introduced by animal rights extremists. Despite opposition from 103 of the state's 116 districts, an expensive campaign to regulate dog breeders in Missouri led by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) narrowly succeeded on November 2. More.

Alliance Will Help Young People Share Agriculture's Story at FFA Career Show
October 19, 2010 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance hopes to inspire future industry leaders to speak out for animal agriculture by interacting with students at the National FFA Agricultural Career Show. More.

Dr. Oz Wrong About Poultry Production
October 13, 2010 - The October 7 episode of the The Doctor Oz Show promised to reveal to viewers the "truth" about the chicken industry. Unfortunately, host Dr. Mehmet Oz repeated many myths about poultry production to his studio audience that simply aren't true. Viewers of the program should remember that 97 percent of America's farms are still family-operated, not faceless "factory farms," a loaded term coined by activists. Farmers understand the importance of providing safe food products- after all, they shop in the same grocery stores that you do More.

Alliance Educates World Equestrian Games Visitors About Importance of Agriculture Industry
October 5, 2010 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance is showcasing the contributions of the agriculture industry at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which runs through October 10. More.

Visitors to the World Equestrian Games Will Learn the Truth About Today's Farms
September 22, 2010 - The 600,000 expected visitors to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of animal agriculture firsthand at the Animal Agriculture Alliance's educational trade show booth. More.

Veal Video Reveals Extremist Agenda
September 2, 2010- A deceptive new video from extremist organization Mercy for Animals has revealed the vegan activist group's complete disregard for the authority of the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board. In a highly-edited video released August 31, Mercy for Animals attempted to confuse viewers by splicing together images of a properly managed Ohio veal farm with dated footage depicting cruelty past condemned by the entire agriculture industry. Narration by celebrity activist Bob Barker featured animal rights terminology and falsely accused farm operators of animal abuse. More.

Activists Share Anti-Agriculture Agenda at Conferences
August 16, 2010 - Animal agriculture was under attack at the Animal Rights 2010 Conference and the Humane Society of the United States-hosted Taking Action for Animals, two of the nation's largest animal rights events. Both meetings were held in Washington, D.C. during July 2010. More.

College Students - Agriculture Needs Your Voice!
August 3, 2010 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the re-launch of College Aggies Online, a program developed in partnership with the American National CattleWomen, Inc. to help today's college students become confident advocates for the agriculture industry. More.

Agriculture Industry Must Learn From Disappointing Outcome in Ohio
July 1, 2010 - Ohio has represented an important and symbolic battleground for agriculture. Last fall, Ohioans overwhelmingly supported the creation of the Livestock Care Standards Board, a proactive effort meant to ensure the proper care of animals on the state's many farms. More.

Extreme Caution Urged in Hiring Practices
June 21, 2010 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance urges farm managers to be watchful for a number of individuals who have been found responsible for some of the latest undercover activist videos released to the media and public in the past year.  The Alliance recommends that all producers ensure high standards of animal welfare by following approved industry guidelines. Operators should also review their hiring practices, train employees on proper animal handling according to company policy, and hold all workers accountable for their actions. More.

Video Not Representative of Dairy Industry
May 26, 2010 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance is disturbed by the images of alleged animal cruelty documented in a video released this week by an animal rights activist group. The Alliance has long condemned the abuse and mistreatment of animals raised for food and works to promote animal care guidelines on all farms across the United States. The gruesome images shown in the most recent video are in no way representative of the majority of America's hardworking farm families. More.

2010 Summit: Agriculture Industry Encouraged to Unite, Respond
April 30, 2010 - More than 20 speakers were called on to explore some of the greatest challenges facing food production at the Ninth Annual Stakeholders Summit, titled "Truth, Lies, and Videotape: Is Activism Jeopardizing Our Food Supply? The meeting was held April 28-29, 2010 in Arlington, Virginia. Presenters addressed topics including antibiotic resistance, maintaining animal welfare, responding to activists and sharing agriculture's story with the public. While the issues discussed were diverse, a common theme connected many of the presentations. Agriculture groups must be proactive and work together to provide a united response to detractors bent on eliminating the industry. More.

Follow Along With the 2010 Stakeholders Summit Online
April 26, 2010 - This Wednesday, more than 160 leaders from across the farm and food sectors will unite in Arlington, Virginia for the Animal Agriculture Alliance's Ninth Annual Stakeholders Summit. Twenty speakers will delve into the event's theme, "Truth, Lies, and Videotape: Is Activism Jeopardizing Our Food Security?," including Former Department of Homeland Security Undersecretary Asa Hutchinson, whose keynote address will shed light on the far-reaching implications of activists' attacks against food production. Presenters will also focus on current events influencing agriculture, proactive animal well-being initiatives, and using new media to reach urban consumers. More.

HSUS Targets Egg Producers
April 5, 2010 - The Humane Society of the United States recently released video recorded by an undercover activist alleging charges of animal cruelty against two of the country's largest egg farms. The two-minute video, taken on a camera phone, was presented to reporters and the pubic after being highly edited. The Alliance has had longstanding concern with these types of videos. Undercover activists have increasingly sought illicit employment with the purpose of securing video- at any means necessary- to portray food producers in disparaging ways. More.

Stakeholders Summit Preview: Register Today!
April 5, 2010 - Early registration for the Animal Agriculture Alliance's Ninth Annual Stakeholders Summit ends April 6. The 2010 Summit will bring together leaders from across the food and farm sectors to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing food production. The theme, "Truth, Lies and Videotape: Is Activism Jeopardizing Our Food Security?" will help attendees understand the wide-reaching implications of activists' attacks on agriculture. More.

College Aggies Online Results Announced
April 1, 2010 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce the results of its first College Aggies Online (CAO) program. The nationwide competition was developed in partnership with the American National CattleWomen, Inc. in order to help college students utilize social media tools to share agriculture's story. More.

Stakeholders Summit Preview
March 31, 2010 - Learn the top five reasons why you shouldn't miss the Ninth Annual Stakeholders Summit, to be held April 28-29 in Arlington, Virginia. Find out ways to get involved and read about some of the event's featured speakers, including former Department of Homeland Security Undersecretary Asa Hutchinson and Ethicist Wesley J. Smith. More.

Stakeholders Summit Sponsorship Opportunities Available
March 15, 2010 - The Animal Agriculture Alliance's Ninth Annual Stakeholders Summit is fast approaching, but there is still time for agriculture supporters to get involved. The Summit will bring together leaders from across the food chain to discuss the theme of "Truth, Lies, and Videotape: Is Activism Jeopardizing Our Food Security?" The Alliance is currently seeking additional sponsors for the event, which will be held April 28-29 in Arlington, Virginia. All donations made to the Alliance are tax-deductible. More.

Summit Will Unite Agriculture and Food Industry Leaders
March 9, 2010 - The early registration deadline for the Animal Agriculture Alliance's Ninth Annual Stakeholders Summit is fast approaching. On April 28-29, leaders from the food and farm sectors will meet in Arlington, Virginia to discuss the impact of activists on the vitality and security of the United States. Featuring presentations from more than 20 industry experts, the 2010 Summit promises to be a can't-miss event! More.

Get the Facts About Food, Inc.
March 5, 2010
Food, Inc. has gained widespread attention since its release in June 2009. Robert Kenner's film promises viewers that they will never look at dinner the same way again. Unfortunately, Food, Inc. blurs the line between fact and fiction and has misled millions about the reality of modern food production. On the eve of Food, Inc.'s nomination for an Oscar in the Best Documentary category, the Animal Agriculture Alliance would like to remind viewers of the film that it does not accurately represent today's food system. More.

Summit Adjunct Workshop to Focus on Strategies for Protecting Agriculture at State Level
March 5, 2010
The Animal Agriculture Alliance will hold a special workshop at the conclusion of its ninth annual Stakeholders Summit to explore the effectiveness of state-level agriculture coalitions and present strategic ideas for ensuring consumer confidence. The half-day workshop will be held April 29 at 1 p.m. at the Westin Arlington Gateway in Arlington, Virginia. More.

[yellow tail] Shows Support of Farmers and Ranchers
February 19, 2010
The Animal Agriculture Alliance would like to commend Casella Wines, the Australian producers of [yellow tail] on their commitment to support farmers and ranchers around the world. More.

Alliance Welcomes Agri-Pulse's Sara Wyant as Summit Moderator
February 12, 2010
The Animal Agriculture Alliance is excited to announce that Sara Wyant of Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. will take on a new role as conference moderator at the ninth annual Stakeholders Summit on April 28-29, 2010. Every year, the Summit brings together stakeholders from across the food chain to address the most challenging issues facing animal agriculture, including animal welfare, public health, farm security, and the animal rights movement. More.

Statement on Mercy for Animals Video
February 2, 2010
While the Animal Agriculture Alliance is disappointed by the images of alleged animal cruelty documented in an undercover video released last week by animal activist group Mercy for Animals (MFA), it is also dismayed that several news organizations have used footage from a single location to denounce the entire dairy industry as inhumane. The video depicts unsatisfactory conditions that are not representative of America's dairy families as a whole. The Alliance has long condemned the abuse and mistreatment of animals raised for food and works to promote animal care guidelines on all farms across the United States. More.

Misguided Reporting Reveals Bias
January 8, 2010
The Animal Agriculture Alliance is disappointed by the many unsubstantiated claims portrayed as fact in the widespread Associated Press article entitled Pressure Rises to Stop Antibiotics in Agriculture. Released on Dec. 29, the story was the third installment of a five-part series about antibiotic resistance in the United States. Unfortunately, the authors did not offer a balanced analysis of the complex issue, instead relying on biased sources to portray America's food producers in a negative light. More.

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