Like many in animal agriculture, I read with an eye-roll the news about HSUS launching a national agriculture advisory council made up of farmers. While I’m not surprised by it, I am alarmed at the continuing trend of activist groups attempting to make inroads within the animal agriculture industry. Sometimes brands may be tempted to “make nice” to try and escape the activist bulls-eye – but how can we even consider working with groups who’s end goal is the elimination of our business?