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It’s easy to know what you’re doing and how to do it, but do you ever stop to ask yourself “Why am I doing this?” (and not in a sarcastic way because someone dumped something on you that you didn’t want to do). But truly asking yourself, “What drives me, why am I here?” That was the message Amanda Kephart, Executive Director, US Customer Experience, shared with the National FFA Organization delegates during the National FFA Convention & Expo last week. As continued supporters of FFA, we also welcomed more than 375 students to our headquarters office to participate in additional workshops centered around finding your why (also puppy snuggles, of course). So next time you hit a snag, stop and ask yourself, “Why am I doing this?” Once you have that answer, you’ll go beyond what you thought possible. #WeAreElanco #NationalFFA

Say, “cheese sustainability!” Okay, maybe when taking a picture, it’s best to say the “sustainability” part in your head. But when more than 600 farmers and food industry leaders gather to reimagine the future of dairy? Well, that’s when you say the sustainability part out loud. And make sure everyone can hear it. This week, our team was on-site as the Platinum Sponsor of the 2024 Joint Annual Meeting of the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, National Milk Producers Federation and United Dairy Industry Association advancing dialogues - over a delicious cheese platter, of course – with the entire food chain to ensure that consumers can continue to feel confident in the future of the dairy industry. Through industry-wide collaborations and new revenue generating opportunities for dairy farmers, the word “sustainable” will forever be linked to cheese - and all other dairy products. Except maybe when taking a picture, saying “cheese sustainability” just means more time for someone to blink. #WeAreElanco #SustainableAgriculture

We’re planting roots for a greener future. Literally. Our Brazil team has partnered with Fundação SOS Mata Atlântica, a local NGO, to plant 3,500 tree seedlings in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest to help conserve this important ecosystem. Fundação SOS Mata Atlântica is an internationally recognized organization with more than 38 years’ experience protecting, restoring and monitoring the Brazil Atlantic Forest. hashtag #WeAreElanco

🐾It’s time to give a round of a-paws to our International Pet Health Team. 🐾 Along with their agency partners, TPN and BBDO Spain, the team recently won dual Bronze for Best New Product Launch 2024 at the Institute of Promotional Marketing (#IPM) Awards in London. These awards bring together industry leaders to celebrate the pinnacle of promotion marketing. In support of launching AdTab Chewable Tablets, the team’s campaign, “Easy to Love. Easy to Protect” highlights the human-animal bond while also showcasing the ease with which pet parents can protect their furry friends from fleas and ticks. https://bit.ly/3zTdyZn #WeAreElanco

The Elanco Month of Purpose might just restore your faith in humanity…or if that’s too tall of an order, we’ll settle for restoring your faith in how far our people will go to do good. Our team has taken this year’s annual month of giving and volunteerism to new heights with more than 150 volunteer events scheduled. 150. And counting! Beginning with our annual Global Day of Purpose at the beginning of October, teams around the world have been participating in volunteer efforts to give back to their local community. Through river and park clean ups, volunteering at animal shelters, manning food banks, and, yes, even scuba diving for trash, our team is helping improve the lives of animals, people and the environment. #WeAreElanco #GDOP2024

Ever been an introvert in a room of extroverts? Or a talker frustrated by a quiet room? Believe it or not, that’s a diversity discussion. “We have to meet people where they are and build trust by seeking to understand why they’re in that place. Only then can we respectfully challenge them to take a small step forward; and repeat,” Amber Maynard, Senior Director of Global Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA), said during her speech at the National ERG Leadership Conference. Amber - a leading IDEA expert - predicts the foremost IDEA conversations critical to workplace culture are introversion/extroversion, neurodiversity, empowering the next generation and cross-cultural leadership. Our nine ERGs serve as important leaders in these conversations, helping serve as change catalysts. Leading effective change begins with understanding why people are resistant. Once this foundational trust is built, the process of changing can truly begin. #WeAreElanco #DiversityAndInclusion #IDEA #ERGLeadership

What will it take to transform the future of food? According to 200 industry leaders at the recent Reuters Transform Food & Agriculture event, it requires: 🔗 Bringing the full supply chain to the table ⚖️ Innovations that are scalable, profitable and predictable for farmers 🤔 A growth mindset that allows us to think outside of the box Leading the conversation, Katie Cook, VP of Livestock Sustainability and U.S. Farm Animal Marketing, moderated a panel of industry leaders from Land O'Lakes, Inc., Tate & Lyle, CH4Global and Nutrien Ag Solutions where leaders spoke about new innovations and opportunities for supply chain collaborations that they’ve seen work firsthand. During a subsequent fireside chat with Jackie Klippenstein, Senior Vice President and Chief Government and Industry Relations Officer at Dairy Farmers of America, they discussed the latest initiatives aimed at helping the dairy industry reduce, measure and monetize enteric methane emissions, with a focus on Scope 3 emissions reductions. Learn more about what we’re doing in this space at: https://lnkd.in/gp9DURwe #WeAreElanco #SustainableAgriculture #WorldFoodDay

The impact of recent natural disasters is devastating. Our hearts are with everyone, including our own team members, their families and their pets, who have been impacted by the recent storms. Pets are part of our families and as part of the recovery efforts, we've partnered with Greater Good Charities to get pet health products to those displaced by the recent hurricanes in the Southeastern United States. While there are many obvious threats associated with these horrific disasters, there are several invisible threats to our furry companions that sadly become more commonplace when these severe weather conditions hit. Here’s what pet owners should be on the lookout for – ⚠️ Flooding or standing water hold visible threats - such as sharp objects and dangerous materials which pose a hazard to pets' paws and people. 🦟 Standing water becomes a breeding ground for invisible threats - which puts dogs at greater risk of heartworm from the increased number of mosquitos and internal parasites if they drink the water or lick their paws. 💧Hurricanes and other wet weather events can increase threats from parasites. This can potentially lead to zoonotic diseases that can transfer from pets to owners. Keeping you and your family safe is the top priority. As ongoing recovery efforts continue, take one worry off your mind –ensure your pet remains on a broad spectrum parasiticide and talk to your veterinarian with any other questions to protect your furry family members from invisible threats. #WeAreElanco

Elanco is a great place to work. Of course, our team has always known that, but now it’s certified official🏆. Our Elanco Solutions Center offices in Poland, Mexico, Malaysia and India were recognized as a certified “Great Place to Work” as they all strive to bring our people, purpose and potential to life. This award is a true testament to the collective commitment to building an inclusive culture that focuses on diversity, collaboration and innovation. #WeAreElanco

Sustainability. Sustentabilidade. Sostenibilidad. No matter the language or locale, animal agriculture leaders around the world have a common perspective on sustainability - animals need to be part of the solution. Last week, Fernanda Hoe, General Manager of Elanco Brazil, joined thought leaders from around the world for the 2024 Global Conference for Sustainable Beef hosted by the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB). Fernanda provided a global look at livestock sustainability opportunities and discussed how sustainable solutions must be multi-dimensional - help feed a growing population, protect the health and well-being of animals and be good stewards of the environment. Animal agriculture, through innovative technologies and collaborations, lies at that intersection. #WeAreElanco #SustainableAgriculture