Grace Platte: Farm Security and Animal Activism

Farm security is of critical importance to the dairy Industry. Proper farm security helps to protect biosecurity, the safety of livestock, the safety of people and their personal brand. Now, farm security is more important than ever, as the dairy industry has been aggressively targeted by animal rights extremists. In this session, you will learn about the individuals and organizations behind the animal rights movement, as well as their strategies and tactics to push farmers out of business and remove milk, meat, poultry, and eggs from consumers’ diets. The speaker will share farm and plant security resources, red flags to watch out for when hiring, how to handle visitor requests, and more!