“The Changing Face of Animal Agriculture” is the theme of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) 2009 Annual Meeting set for March 31-April 1 in Louisville, KY. Set for the Galt House Hotel & Suites, the meeting serves as a forum for building consensus in animal agriculture and advancing solutions. The 2009 annual meeting will tackle three key aspects:

• Overview of consumer attitudes and perceptions with respect to food production and animal agriculture,
  
• Strategies for development of relevant and accurate messages for diverse audiences and
  
• Increase an active industry-consumer communication and collaboration.