Tag: PETA

  • Extremists in Iowa

    Extremists in Iowa

    Unfortunately, this picture is true of most activist videographers Iowa Representative, Annette Sweeney, has recently submitted to the Iowa House of Representative H.F. 431 which will help “agriculture defend against  activists who gain illicit employment on farms and in processing facilities in order to obtain undercover videos”, according to Animal Agriculture Alliance. Videos that are released by…

  • Less Talky Talky

    Temple Grandin, in her book “Animals in Translation“, talks about a government program in the 1960’s that eradicated screwworms.  If you don’t know what a screwworm is take a look.  They are the larvae of a fly that lays its egg in the wounds, cuts, bites and scratches of animals.  After they hatch, the maggots come…

  • Mike Rowe: Friend of Agriculture

    Mike Rowe: Friend of Agriculture

    At the 2009 National FFA Convention, one of the keynote speakers was Mike Rowe, host of the highly successful show “Dirty Jobs.” Now, among all FFA speakers, Mike spoke to the audience about working hard, being driven and not waiting until it’s too late to start influencing those around you.  He also spoke about animal…