Enviro, Economic & Social Pillars of Sustainability

Jamie JohansenAg Group, Animal Ag Alliance, Elanco, Food, sustainability

A panel of industry leaders shared their thoughts and research concerning sustainability during the recent Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit. Dr. Roger Cady, Sustainability Lead, Elanco Animal Health, said he liked to divide sustainability into the three pillars of environment, economic and social. “Farmers are the natural environmentalists of the land. Key to this is preserving our land, preserving our … Read More

Emerging Animal Ag Issues Tackled at Summit

Jamie JohansenAg Group, Animal Ag Alliance, Audio

The Animal Ag Alliance wrapped up the 2015 Stakeholders Summit yesterday in Kansas City, Mo and president of the organization, Kay Johnson Smith, said each year they strive to bring emerging issues to the forefront of discussion. “We know that agriculture is always on a journey to improve, to excel and find ways to do better. But we aren’t sure … Read More

Animal Ag Summit Features Nat Geo Editor

Cindy ZimmermanAnimal Ag Alliance, Audio

“Journey to the Extraordinary” was the theme for the 2015 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit, held in Kansas City instead of the usual Washington DC venue. One of first speakers at the event was National Geographic’s Dennis Dimick who provided an in-depth look at how the magazine covers agricultural issues, particularly the 2014 “Future of Food” series. “We didn’t want … Read More

Early Registration for Alliance Summit Ends Today

Cindy ZimmermanAnimal Ag Alliance, Livestock

The extended early registration deadline for the 2015 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders’ Summit ends today. After today the cost for registration increases by $50-75. The Summit will be held May 6-7 and will feature industry experts discussing about how animal agriculture is using technology to rise to the challenge of feeding a growing and hungry world. “Animal agriculture faces a … Read More

Alliance Extends Early Registration Deadline

Jamie JohansenAg Group, Animal Ag Alliance, Events

Due to great response, the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced that early registration has been extended until April 15th for its 2015 Stakeholders Summit, themed “The Journey to Extraordinary.” At the Summit, set for May 6-7, 2015 in Kansas City, MO., attendees will receive first-hand insight into managing a crisis situation from experienced industry professionals. Dr. Helen Wojcinski, science and sustainability … Read More

Summit to Explore Defining & Measuring Sustainability

Jamie JohansenAg Group, Animal Ag Alliance

The challenge of defining and measuring sustainability will be explored at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual Stakeholders Summit, to be held May 6-7, 2015 in Kansas City, MO. Early registration is now available for the 2015 edition of the Alliance’s showcase event, themed “The Journey to Extraordinary.” On the opening day of the Summit, a duo of industry experts will … Read More

‘Radical Transparency’ Can Build Consumer Trust

Jamie JohansenAg Group, Animal Ag Alliance, Animal Welfare, Events

Speakers and panelists will encourage attendees to ‘open the barn doors’ and increase transparency to build consumer trust at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual Stakeholders Summit, to be held May 6-7, 2015 in Kansas City, MO. Early registration is now available for the 2015 edition of the Alliance’s showcase event, themed “The Journey to Extraordinary.” Attendees will first hear from … Read More

Millennial Marketing at Alliance Summit

Jamie JohansenAg Group, Animal Ag Alliance, Marketing

Jeff Fromm, author and executive vice president of Barkley, the largest employee-owned advertising agency in the United States, will address attendees at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual Stakeholders Summit, to be held May 6-7, 2015 in Kansas City, MO. Early registration is now available for the 2015 edition of the Alliance’s showcase event, themed “The Journey to Extraordinary.” Author of … Read More

Tyson Foods Donates Truckload of Chicken to Food Bank

Jamie JohansenAg Group, Animal Ag Alliance, Food

Tyson Foods, Inc., in conjunction with the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s College Aggies Online scholarship competition (CAO) and the University of Georgia Dairy Science Club, donated a load of protein to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, located in Athens, Georgia. The 30,400 pound load of chicken, which will provide more than 120,000 servings of protein, arrived at the food bank. … Read More

National Geographic Editor to Speak at Animal Ag Summit

Jamie JohansenAg Group, Animal Ag Alliance

Dennis Dimick, executive editor at National Geographic magazine, will address attendees at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual Stakeholders Summit, to be held May 6-7, 2015 in Kansas City, MO. Early registration is now available for the 2015 edition of the Alliance’s showcase event, themed “The Journey to Extraordinary.” Dimick, who grew up on a hay and sheep farm in Oregon’s … Read More