Early registration is now available for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual Stakeholders Summit, to be held May 6-7, 2015. This year, the Alliance’s showcase event is themed “The Journey to Extraordinary.” The Summit is a one-of-a-kind conference attended by a diverse group of decision makers, including representatives from farms, ranches, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, legislators, universities and government agencies. … Read More
Alliance Names New Communications Director
Animal Agriculture Alliance President and CEO Kay Johnson Smith announced the appointment of Hannah Thompson as the Alliance’s new Director of Communications. Prior to joining the Alliance, Thompson held a position in marketing with Farm Credit Mid-America in Louisville, Kentucky. Previously, she worked as a Staff Writer and Production Assistant for Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net. “Hannah brings … Read More
Milk Producers' Meredith Honored as Rising PR Star
The vice president for animal care at the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has been picked as a “Rising PR Star.” Emily Metz Meredith, who recently worked for the Animal Agriculture Alliance, was recognized in the 30 and under category at PR News’ annual PR People Awards lunch, held Tuesday at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Meredith was … Read More
Alliance Awards 6th Annual CAO Program Scholarships
The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced the results of its sixth annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition. The nationwide program helps college students share agriculture’s story and become passionate spokespeople on behalf of the food and fiber industries. Since its launch in 2009, more than 2,500 college students from more than 160 different colleges and universities have registered to compete … Read More
Update on Animal Ag Programs from Trade Talk
Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Animal Ag Alliance and current Executive Vice President of the US Poultry & Egg Association, Paul Pressley, spoke with me in the Alliance booth during the recent Trade Talk at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s annual meeting. He shared with me a few of the most recent programs they are working … Read More
CAO Participants Eligible for Elite Internship
Fair Oaks Pig Adventure, Belstra Milling announced a unique internship opportunity exclusively for participants in the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s College Aggies Online Scholarship Program (CAO). The Alliance’s CAO program helps college students, with an interest in agriculture, become confident, positive and proactive communicators for the entire industry. Since the CAO competition began on September 8, 2014 more than 1,043 college … Read More
AAA President Appointed to Virginia Ag Board
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced additional appointments to his administration, including the appointment of Animal Ag Alliance President and CEO Kay Johnson Smith to the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The new appointees will join McAuliffe’s administration focused on finding common ground with members of both parties on issues that will build a new Virginia economy and create more … Read More
Alliance to Increase College Aggies Online Scholarships
Thanks to the generous support of Fair Oaks Pig Adventure and Belstra Milling—the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced that it would be increasing the scholarship awards for its 6th annual College Aggies Online Competition, which began last Monday. CAO helps college students, with an interest in agriculture, become confident, positive and proactive communicators for the entire industry. The Alliance will be … Read More
Stakeholders Summit Hits the Road
After a wildly successful 2013 Stakeholders Summit, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced that it will be hosting its 14th annual Summit in Kansas City Missouri on May 6-7 2015—in an effort to connect with even more industry stakeholders, help present agriculture decision makers with the issues of the day and collaboratively problem solve. This decision to take the historic Washington … Read More
College Aggies Online Kicks Off 6th Year with Record Participation
With students from more than 45 colleges and universities representing more than 31 states and Canada competing, the Animal Agriculture Alliance today begins its sixth annual College Aggies Online Scholarship competition (CAO). CAO helps college students with an interest in agriculture become confident, positive and proactive communicators for the entire industry. “With over 150 students and more than 25 clubs … Read More