The Human Society of the United States has formed a national agriculture advisory council as a way to form coalitions with farmers and ranchers. Hannah Thompson with the Animal Agriculture Alliance cautions farmers about the hidden agenda with these outreach efforts. She says livestock producers need to be very careful about working with activist groups like HSUS.

She advises livestock producers to be on their guard when working with animal activists and if they have any questions they should contact the Animal Agriculture Alliance.

Thompson says HSUS and other activist organizations have been going after producers, customers and consumers with their misinformation.

Thompson says farmers and ranchers need to communicate with consumers directly so they receive the proper information about their industry.