Communications Impact: Elevating the Issue

Farm Journal Foundation has been successful in utilizing the strengths of our Veterinary Ambassadors to raise awareness of the issue and our work. In 2023, Farm Journal Foundation was able to directly contribute 12 articles or mentions of our program within stories written on the veterinary shortage subject.

Rural Veterinary Shortages Create Risks for Food System, Report Says

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 6, 2022) – The U.S. is facing an alarming shortfall of veterinarians to treat livestock and poultry in rural...

Here are a few 2023 highlights from our Ambassadors' independent work:

Vet Cetera, Rural Investments, quotes Rosslyn Biggs and mentions vet shortages. READ

Calf News, Veterinarian Shortage Intensifies, quotes Rosslyn Biggs. READ

State Magazine, Animal Kingdom, quotes Rosslyn Biggs and mentions vet shortages. READ

Oklahoma State News, Vet science short course aims to inspire future veterinarians, quotes Rosslyn Biggs and mentions shortages. READ

Kansas State News, Kansas State University faculty offer assistance to applicants for rural veterinary practice grants, quotes Brad White. READ