The American Farm Bureau Federation recognized Dr. Temple Grandin for her distinguished service to agriculture during the organization’s 96th annual convention Sunday in San Diego.

Dr. Temple Grandin has dedicated her life to improving animal welfare and handling. One of the most successful people in the world with autism, Grandin is the leading authority on farm animal behavior. Her unique ability to visualize from the animal’s perspective led her to design livestock processing systems which are more humane and efficient. Her systems for reducing animal stress in processing plants are being used throughout the country—and around the world. Grandin also developed an objective scoring system for assessing and handling cattle and pigs at meat plants. A number of major corporations now use this scorecard to help improve animal welfare. AFBF distinguished service award winner Temple Grandin comments

After receiving the award, Grandin answered questions from the press: AFBF distinguished service award winner Temple Grandin press conference
2015 AFBF Convention photo album