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2023

November 15, 2023

Enrollment Now Open: USDA-Funded Climate-Smart Commodities Grant Project To Expand Access To Regenerative Farming Markets For Small And/Or Underserved Producers

Project partners A Greener World, Rural Advancement Foundation International and Soil Health Institute now accepting farmer applications for three-year project

 

September 20, 2023

Northwest Tasmanian Farm Achieves Renowned Environmental, Animal Welfare, Grassfed And Non-GMO Certifications

Respected Gunningham Family Farms is now Certified Animal Welfare Approved and Certified Grassfed for their dairy and beef cattle, sheep and goats and Certified Animal Welfare Approved for their laying hen operation, and will host a Grassroots Festival in February 2024 to promote sustainable agriculture

 

September 20, 2023

Colorado Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Cynthia and Ira Houseweart of Princess Beef in Hotchkiss, CO, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

September 13, 2023

North Carolina Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Ronald Simmons of Master Blend Family Farms in Kenansville, NC, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

July 11, 2023

The a2 Milk Company™ Launches World’s First Milk Products Certified Regenerative By A Greener World

The a2 Milk Company’s Grassfed a2 Milk Whole Milk and Grassfed a2 Milk Reduced Fat 2% Milk are certified by A Greener World for regenerative stewardship

 

July 6, 2023

World’s First Olive Producer Certified Regenerative By A Greener World

Manna Hill Estate is also the first farm in Australia certified by A Greener World for regenerative stewardship

 

July 6, 2023

First Farm In New York Certified Regenerative By A Greener World For Crop Production

The organic crop production at Kreher Family Farms is now certified by A Greener World for regenerative stewardship

 

April 27, 2023

Top Recognition At National Food Competition Continues To Set Certified Animal Welfare Approved By A Greener World Producers Apart As Industry Leaders

Industry and Consumers Responding to Brands that Prioritize High Animal Welfare Standards

 

March 28, 2023

A Greener World, Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA And Soil Health Institute Awarded USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Grant

The project to receive up to $4 million in funding to expand access to regenerative farming markets

 

2022

November 30, 2022

First Farm In California Certified Regenerative By A Greener World

Park Farming Organics is now certified by A Greener World for regenerative stewardship

 

November 1, 2022

Zack’s Mighty Launches The World’s First Tortilla Chips Made With Certified Regenerative Corn

Partner farms growing flint corn for Zack’s Mighty tortilla chips are now certified by A Greener World for regenerative stewardship

 

August 16, 2022

Renowned Certifier Launches Regenerative Certification Program

A Greener World has added Certified Regenerative to its portfolio of respected food labels, offering objective and professional verification for regenerative stewardship

 

July 28, 2022

Virginia Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

John Whiteside of Wolf Creek Farm in Madison, VA, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

July 26, 2022

Virginia Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Jennifer Sisney of Landon Farm in Etlan, VA, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

July 26, 2022

Leading Certifier Seeking Qualified Auditor

Nonprofit certifier, A Greener World (AGW), seeks individuals to conduct audits for its respected certification programs

 

July 13, 2022

Colorado Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Ming and Garry Adams of Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch in Cortez, CO, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

July 12, 2022

Georgia Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Fred Liebl of Wagon Wheel Ranch in Watkinsville, GA, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

April 14, 2022

Global First As UK Farm Receives Regenerative Certification By A Greener World

Challacombe Farm in Devon is the world’s first farm certified by A Greener World for regenerative stewardship

 

March 18, 2022

Green Dirt Farm In Weston, MO, Wins Best Of Class Award At World Championship Cheese Contest

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW cheesemaker proves sustainable agriculture produces world-class, award-winning cheese

 

March 7, 2022

Top Recognition At National Food Competition Continues To Set AGW-Certified Producers Apart As Industry Leaders

2022 Good Food Awards recognition goes to products Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World, Certified Non-GMO by AGW and Certified Grassfed by AGW

 

March 2, 2022

Hart Dairy, With Its Pasture-Raised 365 Days Per Year Cows, Awarded Top Environmental And Animal Welfare Certification

Hart Dairy is now Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, selected as inaugural participant in AGW’s Certified Regenerative pilot program

 

February 23, 2022

Sustainable Cattle Farmer Named Top Georgia Producer

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW farmer, Joseph Egloff of Rocking Chair Ranch, named 2021 Producer of the Year by the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association

 

2021

November 12, 2021

Oklahoma Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Peter and Diane Dickinson of Shepherd’s Cross Incorporated in Claremore, OK, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

September 28, 2021

Georgia Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

The Barron Family of Indian Creek Angus in Carnesville, GA, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

September 28, 2021

Washington Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Jessi and Dennis Maurer of Lucky Hook Farm in Moses Lake, WA, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

September 16, 2021

North Carolina Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Adam and Brandy Grady of Dark Branch Farms in Kenansville, NC, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

September 9, 2021

Florida Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Julia and Wayne Shewchuk of Serenity Acres Farm in Pinetta, FL, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

August 25, 2021

Virginia Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Stuart and Patti Rosenberg of Waverly Farms in Burkeville, VA, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

August 24, 2021

Sonoma County, CA Ranchers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Steve and Marci Jacobs of J Brand Cattle Company in Rohnert Park, CA, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

August 17, 2021

World’s First Certified Non-GMO By AGW Rice

Cahokia Rice verifies production of Certified Non-GMO by AGW rice

 

July 22, 2021

New York Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Shereen Alinaghian of Ardith Mae Farmstead in Stuyvesant, NY, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

July 13, 2021

Certified Animal Welfare Approved By A Greener World Joins Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly

Newly included certification makes it easier for Amazon customers to discover and shop for sustainable products

 

July 6, 2021

Georgia Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Robin Rau of Shelby Acres Farm in Colquitt, GA, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

June 3, 2021

Tennessee Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Robert Tucker of Liberty Flat Farm in Greeneville, TN, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

April 29, 2021

Renowned Certifier Launches South African Organic Program

A Greener World has added Certified Organic to its portfolio of respected food labels, offering another competitively priced, rigorous certification option

 

April 13, 2021

Certified Non-GMO Salmon: A Healthy Alternative

Certified Non-GMO by AGW salmon from innovative aquaponics company, Superior Fresh, provides assurance of high-welfare practices with no genetic modification

 

March 30, 2021

Berea College Farm Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier During Sesquicentennial Year

Berea College Farm in Berea, Kentucky, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

March 25, 2021

Yarrowhead Farms Market Now Selling Verified High-Welfare, Sustainable Beef From TLC Grassfed Beef

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW beef from TLC Grassfed Beef now available at Yarrowhead Farms Market in Carney, Oklahoma

 

March 23, 2021

Washington Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Greg Newhall of Windy N Ranch in Ellensburg, WA, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

March 16, 2021

A Greener World Names Emily Moose As Executive Director

Moose takes the helm of the growing sustainable farming nonprofit following the passing of founding Executive Director, Andrew Gunther

 

February 26, 2021

Andrew Gunther Remembered As A Sustainable Farming Pioneer And Visionary Leader

One of the world’s leading advocates for farm animal welfare and regenerative agriculture has passed away

 

February 9, 2021

World’s First Certified Non-GMO By AGW Krauts, Tonics And Salts
Firefly Kitchens verifies products by sourcing Certified Non-GMO by AGW ingredients for organic, wild-fermented foods

 

January 28, 2021

Oregon Goat Farm Announced As Part Of Pilot Program For New Regenerative Farming Label

Fraga Farmstead Creamery LLC selected for Certified Regenerative by A Greener World pilot cohort

 

January 25, 2021

Top Recognition At National Food Competition Continues To Set AGW-Certified Producers Apart As Industry Leaders

2021 Good Food Awards recognition goes to products Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World

 

January 14, 2021

New Label For Regenerative Farming Announces First Pilot Farms

Certified Regenerative by A Greener World selects over 50 farms across four continents for its inaugural pilot cohort, with certification expected in the coming year

 

January 5, 2021

Durham County Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Kathryn Spann and Dave Krabbe of Prodigal Farm in Rougemont, NC, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

January 5, 2021

Box Elder County, UT Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Robert and Suzie Radtke of River Rock Family Farm in Willard, UT, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

2020

December 9, 2020

Award-Winning Company Offers First Certified Animal Welfare Approved By AGW Ghee

In a move to “upgrade” their supply chain, Ahara Ghee will now source Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW dairy for its clarified cultured butter

 

November 18, 2020

Siskiyou County, CA Ranchers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Gareth and Millie Plank of Scott River Ranch in Etna, CA, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

November 18, 2020

Orange County, NC Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Kimberly and Brian Harry of Minka Farm in Efland, NC, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

November 16, 2020

Red Bird Acres In Corvallis, OR, Offering Certified Animal Welfare Approved By AGW Thanksgiving Turkeys

Local farm now accepting reservations for sought-after holiday birds

 

November 10, 2020

Texas Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

The Bendele family of Grassfield Farm in Hondo, TX, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

November 10, 2020

North Carolina Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Roger Harris of South Chestnut Farm in Pittsboro, NC, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

October 29, 2020

Central Market Locations Now Selling Verified High-Welfare, Sustainable Line Of Texas Iberico Pork From Trails End Ranch

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW pasture-raised pork charcuterie from Trails End Ranch, marketed under the Texas Iberico brand, now available at Central Market locations across Texas

 

October 7, 2020

Washington Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Rhonda Gothberg of Gothberg Farm in Walla Walla, WA, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

September 24, 2020

World’s First Certified Non-GMO By AGW Tomato Chutney Now Available In Stores

Certified Non-GMO by AGW tomato chutney from BaBa Foods Co. available at select WA grocers

 

September 22, 2020

Market Of Choice Is First Oregon Retailer To Offer Certified Animal Welfare Approved By AGW Eggs

AGW-certified pasture-raised eggs from Home Farm Foods now available at Market of Choice in Central Oregon

 

August 28, 2020

Top National Food Awards Prove Sustainable Farming Equals Great Food

Big Picture Farm in VT wins Gold and Silver at the 2020 sofi™ Awards

 

August 20, 2020

Georgia Native Cattle Company Launches Line Of Beef Sticks With Top Sustainable, High-Welfare Certifications

Georgia farm is supplying Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW pasture-raised beef sticks to customers across the region

 

August 18, 2020

La Plata County, CO Ranchers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Dan and Becca James of James Ranch Artisan Cheese in Durango, CO, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

August 11, 2020

Bas-Saint-Laurent Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Natalie Chartier and Justin Audet of Le Biscornu in Rimouski, Quebec, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

August 6, 2020

Leading International Certifier Announces New Partner Project In India

A Greener World, home of world-leading sustainability certifications, establishes launch team and executive leadership to serve a growing Indian market for ethical foods and beverages

 

August 4, 2020

Regional Access Is First Distributor In New York To Offer ‘Certified Animal Welfare Approved By AGW’ Sheep’s Milk Yogurt

Verified high-welfare, pasture-raised sheep’s milk yogurt from Blue Pepper Farm now available through Regional Access

 

August 4, 2020

Champaign County, IL Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Wes Jarrell and Leslie Cooperband of Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery in Champaign, IL, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

July 29, 2020

Leading Certifier Offering Discount On Non-Gmo Audits
Promotional pricing available for Certified Non-GMO by AGW which guarantees the absence of genetically modified ingredients through testing

 

July 8, 2020

World’s First Certified Non-Gmo By AGW Tomato Chutney

BaBa Food Co. verifies product by sourcing Certified Non-GMO by AGW ingredients for, preservative-free chutney

 

June 1, 2020

New Regional Milk Serves Local Market, Supplies Healthy Food And Keeps Farms In Business During Pandemic

Zeal Grass Milk is the newest milk brand Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World! Now available in select Chicagoland stores including Sunset Foods, Sugar Beet Food Co-op—and Fresh Farms

 

May 6, 2020

NC Restaurateur Reopens For Online Orders And Pickup, Supporting Sustainable Farmers During Pandemic
Sam Suchoff, owner of The Pig and Lady Edison, is reopening with cooked meals and Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW pork for local pickup

 

May 4, 2020

Fundraiser To ‘Help Farmers Feed Hungry Families’ Expands Its Reach On #GivingTuesdayNow
The nationwide effort led by A Greener World to help farmers deliver products to those impacted by COVID-19 has grown to include additional farms and supporters for #GivingTuesdayNow

 

May 4, 2020

Local Farm Launches Fundraiser To Help Feed Families In Need Through Friendship United Methodist Church Manna Drop Program
In Celebration of #GivingTuesdayNow, Hunter Farms delivers products to help families impacted by COVID-19

 

May 4, 2020

Local Farm Launches Fundraiser To Help Feed Families In Need Through Second Harvest Program
In Celebration of #GivingTuesdayNow, Lucky Hook Farm delivers products to help families impacted by COVID-19

 

April 21, 2020

Local Farm Launches Fundraiser To Help Feed Families In Need At Interfaith Food Pantry
Honoring Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary, Pigeon River Farm donates food to help families impacted by COVID-19

 

April 21, 2020

Local Farm Launches Fundraiser To Help Feed Families In Need At Decorah Food Pantry
Honoring Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary, Driftless Hill Farm donates food to help families impacted by COVID-19

 

April 20, 2020

Local Farm Launches Fundraiser To Help Feed Hungry Kids At Fruit Valley Community Learning Center

Honoring Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary, April Joy Farm donates food to help families impacted by COVID-19

 

April 20, 2020

Nonproft Farm Group Launches Fundraiser To ‘Help Farmers Feed Hungry Families’
Honoring Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary and #GivingTuesdayNow, A Greener World leads nationwide effort to help farmers deliver products to food banks, schools, homeless shelters and others impacted by COVID-19

 

April 1, 2020

A Greener World Statement On The Exclusion Of Farmers From Federal Support During Covid-19 Pandemic

Small Business Administration specifically excludes farms from accessing vital disaster loan assistance, directly conflicting with federal legislation

 

February 13, 2020

2020 Good Food Award Winning Cheese With Top Welfare And Grassfed Certifications Now Available Through New Online Store

Working Cows Dairy’s new online store includes award-winning products from Rinske’s Cheese

 

February 4, 2020

Montgomery County Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier
Dale and Sharon Thompson of Hilltop Angus Farm in Mount Gilead, NC, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

January 17, 2020

Top Recognition At National Food Competition Continues To Set AGW-Certified Producers Apart As Industry Leaders 

2020 Good Food Awards recognition goes to products Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World

 

2019

December 20, 2019

U.S. Company Launches First Animal Welfare Approved Whey Powder

AGN Roots now offers Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW whey powder from independent, pasture-based farms

 

December 11, 2019

Torrance County, NM Ranchers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier
Bill and Sharie Leibold of L6 Cattle Ranches, LLC in Corona, NM, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

November 21, 2019

Innovative Aquaponics Company Achieves A Greener World’s First Non-GMO Certification For Salmon

Amidst the introduction of genetically modified salmon to the U.S. market, Superior Fresh is the first to validate salmon production as Certified Non-GMO by A Greener World

 

November 8, 2019

Three Certified Animal Welfare Approved By AGW Products Recognized As Finalists In National Food Competition

Products certified by A Greener World recognized as finalists in 2020 Good Food Awards

 

October 24, 2019

Red Bird Acres In Corvallis, OR, Offering Thanksgiving Turkeys, Newly Certified Animal Welfare Approved By AGW

Local farm now accepting reservations for sought-after holiday birds

 

October 23, 2019

Otsego County Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Ilyssa Berg and Javier Flores of Painted Goat Farm in Garrattsville, New York, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

September 25, 2019

South Carolina Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Gail and Mike Cooley of Patient Wait Farms in Piedmont, SC, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

August 22, 2019

Sustainable Farm In Bangor, MI, Outstanding In The Field

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW farmers, Ron and Suzanne Klein of Windshadow Farm & Dairy, named Farmer of the Year by Van Buren Conservation District

 

August 13, 2019

Oregon Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Rob and Michelle Stokes of Circle O Livestock in Vale, OR, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

August 7, 2019

New York Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Lee and Georgia Ranney of Kinderhook Farm in Valatie, NY, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

August 6, 2019

17 Awards At National Cheese Competition Prove High Welfare And Sustainability Produces Award-Winning Food

Six Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW farms take home 17 medals at American Cheese Society Awards for their sustainable, high-welfare and delicious cheese

 

July 18, 2019

Hawaii Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Rick and Haleakela Sakata and Dwayne and Tammie Cypriano of Hawaii Lowline Cattle Co. in Honokaa, Hawaii, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

July 11, 2019

Second Texas Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Margot Heard of Lazy A Ranch in Bellville, Texas, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

July 10, 2019

Kauai County Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Bob and Louisa Wooton of Kaua’i Kunana Dairy in Kilauea, Hawaii, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

July 2, 218

Duplin County Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Theodore Williams of Theodore Williams Farm in Magnolia, NC, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

June 28, 2019

First Beverage Company To Engage World-Renowned Environmental, Animal Welfare Certification

ICONIC Protein has verified their supply chain by purchasing only Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW dairy for protein powder and drink line

 

June 27, 2019

North Carolina Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier
Dwight Hall of Dwight Hall Farm in Beulaville celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

June 26, 2019

Hawaii’s Kunoa Cattle Co. Awarded Top Environmental And Animal Welfare Certification
Kunoa’s ranching and harvest facility operations are Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, and the company is leading a certification movement for dozens of partner ranches in the state

 

June 26, 2019

Columbia County Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

The Gibson family of Grazin’ Angus Acres in Ghent, New York, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

June 12, 2019

Mariposa County Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Jesse and Hannah Fouch of Fouch Farms in Mariposa, California, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

May 23, 2019

On National Hamburger Day, This Burger Supports A Greener World

Grazin’ Diner in Hudson, NY, hosts National Hamburger Day fundraiser to support nonprofit sustainability certifier, A Greener World

 

May 14, 2019

Washington County Farm Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Mack Brook Farm in Argyle, NY, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

May 7, 2019

Texas Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Hugh and Sarah Fitzsimons of Shape Ranch in San Antonio, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

May 3, 2019

Sustainable Dairy Farm Nominated Farming Business Of The Year

The Alvis family of Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World Lye Cross Farm nominated for 2019 Western Daily Press’s Family Food & Farming Business of the Year award

 

May 2, 2019

Trust Local Foods Is First Distributor In Wisconsin To Offer ‘Certified Animal Welfare Approved By AGW’ Eggs

Verified high-welfare, pasture-raised chicken eggs from Pigeon River Farm now available through Trust Local Foods

 

April 18, 2019

Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier Offers Free Webinars

A Greener World is now offering webinars, making information about food labeling more accessible, increasing awareness about third-party certifications and empowering sustainable solutions in agriculture

 

April 17, 2019

Johnston County Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Peron Parker of Parker Farms in Four Oaks, NC, celebrates 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

April 17, 2019

North Carolina Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

David and Sherri Whitman of David L. Whitman Farm in Kenansville, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

April 17, 2019

Kansas Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Melvin and Joyce Williams of MJ Ranch in Lawrence,celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

April  10, 2019

Top National Dairy Awards Prove Sustainable Farming Equals Great Food

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW yogurt and cheesemakers showcase their award-winning, sustainable food products and receive recognition on a national stage

 

April 4, 2019

California Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Tamara Jo Hicks and David Jablons of Toluma Farms and Tomales Farmstead Creamery in Petaluma, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

April 3, 2019

Pennsylvania Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Jeff and Claudia Biddle of Bear Meadows Farm in Boalsburg, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

March 8, 2019

First And Only Grassfed + Welfare Label Launches Globally

Ensuring traceable, high-welfare, grassfed practices, Certified Grassfed by A Greener World is now available in new markets across the globe

 

February 25, 2019

Artisanal British Cheesemaker Celebrates US Lanch With World-Renowned Environmental, Animal Welfare Certifications

With longstanding commitment to sustainable dairy farming, Lye Cross Farm’s newest cheese is the first in Europe to be Certified Animal Welfare Approved and Certified Grassfed by A Greener World

 

January 12, 2019

Top Recognition At National Food Competition Sets AGW-Certified Producers Apart As Industry Leaders
Six 2019 Good Food Awards go to products Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World

 

2018

December 6, 2018

Wake County Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Karl Hudson and Mann Mullen of Rare Earth Farms in Raleigh, NC, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

 

November 29, 2018

Jumbo Foods Now Selling Local, Verified High-Welfare, Grassfed Beef From TLC Grassfed Beef

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW pasture-raised beef from TLC Grassfed Beef is now available at Jumbo Foods West in Enid, OK

 

November 15, 2018

Chinquapin Farmer Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Albert D. Jones of Chinquapin, NC, celebrates 10 years of being Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW for high-welfare, pasture-raised pigs

Pender County Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Nelson and Mary James of Dogwood Nursery Farms, LLC in Maple Hill, North Carolina, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

Duplin County Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Jeremiah and Jessica Jones of GrassRoots Pork Co. in Beulaville, North Carolina, celebrate 10 years of certification with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW

Walker Farm In New Braintree, MA, Awarded Sustainable Business Award

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW farmers, Joan and Randy Walker, win 2018 Sustainable Business award

 

 

November 9, 2018

Missouri Farm Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier
Green Dirt Farm of Weston, MO, celebrates 10 years of being Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW for their high-welfare, pasture-raised sheep

 

October 31, 2018

New York Farm Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

High Meadows Farm of Delhi, NY, celebrates 10 years of being Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW for high-welfare, pasture-raised pigs

 

October 4, 2018

High-Welfare Certified Soaps From Creekside Farm In Athens Now Nationally Available

Creekside Farm Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW goat’s milk soaps now available nationwide via new online store

 

Yanceyville Farmers Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

V. Mac and Peggy Baldwin of Baldwin Family Farms in Yanceyville, NC, celebrate 10 years of being Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW for high-welfare, pasture-raised beef cattle

 

October 4, 2018

First Farm In Iowa Adds Top Non-Gmo Label To Leading Animal Welfare And Grassfed Certifications

The laying hens, sheep and pigs at Jóia Food Farm in Charles City, Iowa, are now Certified Non-GMO by A Greener World, demonstrating transparency and sustainability

 

September 27, 2018

Connecticut Farm Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Stuart Family Farm of Bridgewater, CT, celebrates 10 years of being Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW for its high-welfare, pasture-raised beef cattle

 

September 4, 2018

Co-Op Members Meet Certified Farmers At Semiannual Fair

Weaver Street Market’s co-op fair gives owners a chance to meet their Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW farmer suppliers in person

 

August 22, 2018

Three Members Of Southeast’s Largest Pastured Pork Cooperative Celebrate 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Dogwood Nursery Farms, LLC, GrassRoots Pork Co. and Albert D. Jones Farm celebrate 10 years of being Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW for their high-welfare, pasture-raised pigs

 

August 1, 2018

Atlanta Restaurant Group Features Verified High-Welfare, Sustainable Pork

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW pasture-raised pork from Anderson Farms in Comer, GA, available at Farm Burger locations in Atlanta

 

August 1, 2018

A Greener World To Temporarily Postpone California Poultry Audits

Audits for poultry operations in California are being temporarily deferred due to increased need for bio-security protocols while assessing a disease outbreak

 

July 30, 2018

19 Top Awards at National Cheese Competition Prove Sustainable Farming Equals Great-Tasting Food

Five Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW farms take home 19 medals at American Cheese Society Awards for their sustainable, high-welfare and delicious cheese

 

July 30, 2018

Certified Animal Welfare Approved By AGW Farmer Visits Capitol Hill To Talk Farm Bill

Rachael Taylor-Tuller, veteran and owner of Lost Peacock Creamery in Olympia, WA, offered representatives a perspective on independent, pasture-based farming

 

July 17, 2018

Archway Farm Launches Artisanal Salami Line With Top Animal Welfare Certification

New Hampshire farm supplying pasture-raised pork salami with Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW certification to local retail outlets and restaurants

 

July 6, 2018

Georgia Cattle Farm Turns Sunshine Into Food–And Electricity

Tracking solar array at Hunter Farms, Inc. in Early County harnesses sunlight, using the sun to produce high-quality beef and electricity on one innovative, sustainable farm

 

June 28, 2018

A Greener World Tops Chart For High-Welfare Eggs

‘Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World’ receives top marks for laying hens in Compassion in World Farming’s assessment of 34 international animal welfare certifiers

 

June 26, 2018

Buy For Less Stores Now Selling Verified High-Welfare, Sustainable Beef From Local Peach Crest Ranch

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW pasture-raised beef from Peach Crest Ranch now available at nine Buy For Less retail locations in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas

 

June 21, 2018

Certified Animal Welfare Approved By AGW Farms Celebrate A Decade Of High-Welfare, Sustainable Farming

A Greener World (AGW) salutes farms embarking on their 10th year of certification, demonstrating solutions in agriculture

 

June 21, 2018

Duplin County Farm Celebrates 10 Years With Leading Farm Sustainability Certifier

Fred Dobson Farm celebrates 10 years of being Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW for its high-welfare, pasture-raised pigs

 

June 12, 2018

Leading Sustainability Certifier Launches Volunteer Program

A Greener World’s volunteer program provides outlet for positive and direct food system change

 

June 12, 2018

Leading Food Label Seeks Qualified Certification Bodies

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World and its nonprofit parent, A Greener World, invite CBs to submit letters of interest in auditing partnerships to support global launch

 

April 27, 2018

Bad Wolf Bakery And Bistro And Companion Coffeehouse ‘Walk The Walk’ In Sustainable, Local And Verified Sourcing Practices

Local restaurant and coffeehouse now sourcing Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW pasture-raised chicken eggs from Home Farm Foods in Culver, OR

 

April 19, 2018

Trend Forecast: Verified Traceability and Sustainablity From Farm to Fashion

Central Grazing Company in Lawrence, KS, launches Kickstarter campaign for the market’s first Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW sheep leather handbag line

 

April 5, 2018

Sustainable Farmer Outstanding in the Field

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW farmer, Ronald Simmons of Master Blend Family Farm, wins 2018 NC A&T’s Small Farmer of the Year award

 

March 27, 2018

Green Dirt Farm in Weston, MO, Wins Two Best of Class Awards at World Championship Cheese Contest
Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW cheesemaker proves sustainable agriculture produces world-class, award-winning cheese

 

2017

November 30, 2017

Caputo Brothers Creamery in Spring Grove, PA Wins At World Cheese Awards 2017

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW cheesemaker proves sustainable agriculture produces world award-winning cheese

 

November 17, 2017

Leading Farm Certifier Provides Farm-To-Cart QR Code Traceability, Connecting Farmers and Consumers

Grocery Shoppers Can Now Scan A Greener World’s QR Codes For A Virtual Visit To The Farm

 

September 29, 2017

Second Dairy Cattle Farm in North America Adds Top Grassfed Labels to Top Animal Welfare Certification

Working Cows Dairy in Slocomb, AL, now Certified Grassfed by AGW, the only high-welfare grassfed label

 

September 26, 2017

Leading Sustainability Certifier Launches New Membership Program

A Greener World offers a new way to support positive food and farming

 

September 22, 2017

Largest Pastured Pork Cooperative in South East Celebrates 10 Years

Since 2007, the North Carolina Natural Hog Growers Association has produced pork outdoors on pasture using sustainable, high-welfare management practices.

 

July 14, 2017

Largest Pasture-Raise Pork Cooperative In The Southeast Goes Certified Non-GMO by AGW

The North Carolina Natural Hog Growers Association demonstrates commitment to transparent sustainability with Animal Welfare Approved and Certified Non-GMO by AGW

 

March 28, 2017

Top National Dairy Awards Prove Sustainable Farming Equals Great Food

Pure Éire Dairy won three awards–including one Best in Class–for their Certified Grassfed by A Greener World (AGW) cow’s milk yogurts at the 19th biennial U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association

 

January 26, 2017

Leading Animal Welfare Certification Unveils New Logo

After months of constituent feedback, market research and design work, A Greener World (AGW)–North America’s most trusted and transparent farm certifier–has released a brand new logo for its market-leading third-party certification, Animal Welfare Approved

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