The next frontier in farm, facility and plant security is above your head

Hannah Thompson-Weeman, president and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance,  poses a simple question: “If someone viewed your facility from above today, what would they see?” In this article, she covers the growing use of drones while considering animal activist activities, biosecurity, stress on animals and premise security.

Source: MeatingPlace, June 2, 2026. Link. Strong animal care, biosecurity, and operational practices remain the best defense against attempts to misrepresent agriculture. Producers who regularly evaluate their operations through the eyes of consumers, regulators, and critics alike are often better prepared when scrutiny arises.

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