What if you could foresee challenges and prepare for them? At the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), we are doing just that—anticipating opportunities for the feed and pet food industry and adapting swiftly to overcome obstacles to doing business in today’s global marketplace.
As we round out 2023, we are excited to look back at the top five blog posts that have captivated and educated our readers in the ever-evolving landscape of the U.S. animal food industry. From sharing updates to busting internet myths and contributing to thought-provoking discussions within the industry, it has been a busy year, and we cannot wait to keep sharing content that you all love in 2024.
Contributing writer: Emily Alvarez, fall communications intern.
Astronauts are faced with many challenges when going into space and spending ample time preparing mentally and physically, but there is always the risk of not having the resources they need or finding themselves in unplanned situations. APC, one of the American Feed Industry Association’s members, was recently asked to provide support for a group of students seeking to understand if dried plasma has applications to support astronaut health care in space.
We were proud to recognize some outstanding individuals and members this week at the American Feed Industry Association’s Liquid Feed Symposium.
This week, we proudly recognized Westway Feed Products’ Houston, Texas, feed manufacturing facility with the American Feed Industry Association’s 2023 Liquid Feed Facility of the Year (FFY) award!
This week, Emily Alvarez, a senior at the University of Florida, joined the American Feed Industry Association’s communications team as our fall intern. She loves nature, is pursuing a degree in agricultural communications with a minor in innovation and can tell you the ins and outs of pigeon racing. Get to know a little bit more about her below.
The American Feed Industry Association is thrilled to welcome aboard our new global programs specialist, Ivy Torres! Ivy is passionate about international development and is excited to work with AFIA members to improve the U.S. animal food industry’s street cred abroad. Learn more about Ivy below.
Every year, the American Feed Industry Association sponsors various nutrition research awards that honor animal scientists that advance the livestock industry, both with their research programs and by mentoring young industry leaders. The 2023 winners are listed below. Thank you all for your passion and dedication!
“Time flies when you are having fun.” - Albert Einstein
“All good things must come to an end.” -Geoffrey Chaucer
Two very cliché quotes that perfectly describe this chapter in my life. I have thoroughly enjoyed interning at the American Feed Industry Association this summer and know it has prepared me for the next portion of my life. It is a very bittersweet feeling. I’m excited to start my last year of college but sad to be leaving this great organization!
Let’s face it: these are tough times for agriculture and animal food leaders. In today’s tight labor market, business owners are struggling to retain good workers—a complaint we hear again and again during meetings with clients and in conversations at conferences. In this tricky business environment (and really, at any time), the onus is on leaders like you to make employees feel valued, supported and engaged so they stick around.
The question is: how?