Here's what we've done lately...

"Speaking out for Animal Agriculture"

Industry leader in coordinating producer and industry responses to major animal rights/animal welfare issues. Developed "Letters to the Editor", commentaries, and opinion articles on topics dealing with food safety, vegetarianism, animal rights and welfare and environmental issues.

Counteracted negative publicity and inaccurate information on beef production published in the ECHO, the Rochester Community and Technical College student newspaper.

Education

Partnered with the University of Minnesota on Farm in the City Day Camp. Helped train educators, guided curriculum development and taught program sessions.

Worked with other commodity groups to develop and distribute, an educational video "Agriculture -Minnesota's Proud Tradition"

Co-sponsored an educational seminar on Livestock Show Ethics for show managers and policy makers, volunteers, extension educators and exhibitors.

Provided training to county fair managers on animal welfare.

Joined other Minnesota agriculture organizations for the past five years, to sponsor Barn Tours at the Minnesota State Fair.

Served as a resource to educators on variety of topics related to animal welfare, ethics and humane care.

Encourage and support "'spokesperson training," for industry leaders.

Communication

Publish quarterly newsletter for members and friends of FRAC.

Continued to establish partnerships with other animal agriculture and crop organizations including Minnesota Forum for Animal Agriculture, Minnesota Federation of Humane Societies, the Animal Industry Foundation, and National Institute for Animal Agriculture.