Uptick in ag gag

Protests, demonstrations and incidents of activists breaking into farms are on the rise. The use of “undercover” videos is still a significant tactic. Animal rights activists continue to mislead consumers who have never been to a farm about how livestock and poultry are raised. We identify emerging threats and provide insightful resources on animal rights and other activist groups by attending their events, monitoring traditional and social media and engaging our national network.Protests, demonstrations and incidents of activists breaking into farms are on the rise. The use of “undercover” videos is still a significant tactic. Animal rights activists continue to mislead consumers who have never been to a farm about how livestock and poultry are raised. We identify emerging threats and provide insightful resources on animal rights and other activist groups by attending their events, monitoring traditional and social media and engaging our national network.