2018
July 2018
- High Country Press: The 12th Annual High Country Farm Tour In Ashe County Is July 14 (Healing Springs Farm in Crumpler, NC)
- Idaho State Journal and PR Newswire: New Grocery Industry Report Indicates Strong Sales Of Animal Welfare Certified Products, Interest To Stock More
- The Kenyon Leader: Good Things Growing At Seven Songs Organic Farm (Seven Songs Farm in Kenyon, MN)
- The Keene Sentinel: Keene Pig Farm Adds Dry Salami Product Line (Archway Farms in Keene, NH)
- KTIC Radio: First Dairy Farm In Nebraska, Third In U.S., To Add Top Grassfed Label To Leading Animal Welfare Certification (Davey Road Ranch in Raymond, NE)
- Modern Farmer: Meet the Modern Farmer Sarah Hoffmann (Green Dirt Farm in Weston, MO)
- The New Food Economy: Retailers Are As Confused By Animal Welfare Claims As Eaters Are, Study Finds
- 417 Magazine: Makers And More In Weston, Missouri (Green Dirt Farm in Weston, MO)
- ABC 11 and WCCG 1045 FM: National Blueberry Muffin Day: The Proper Way To Pick Blueberries (Minka Farm in Efland, NC)
- The Berkshire Edge: Hawthorne Valley To Hold Puppetry Festival, Ice Cream Social (Hawthorne Valley Farm in Ghent, NY)
- Brattleboro Reformer: Wind Storm Packs Wallop (High Meadows Farm in Delhi, NY)
- Country Folks: High Meadows And Stonyfield Organic Bring Hope To The World Of Dairy Farming (High Meadows Farm in Delhi, NY)
- The Day: Animal Tales (Terra Firma Farm in North Stonington, CT)
- East Bay Express: Belcampo Debuts Giant Flagship Restaurant In Jack London Square (Belcampo Farms in Gazelle, CA)
- Eat First: Little Falls Cheese Festival (North Country Creamery in Keeseville, NY)
- King 5 News: Washington Farm Produces Award-Winning Cheeses Thanks To LaMancha Goats (Gothberg Farms in Bow, WA)
- Knox Village Soup and The Lincoln County News: Farms Invite Public To Visit For Open Farm Day July 22 (Copper Tail Farm in Waldoboro, ME)
- MSN: Awesome Farms And Ranches You Can Visit In Each State (Kinnikinnick Farm in Caledonia, IL and Green Dirt Farm in Weston, MO)
- North Carolina State University: AgPack Strong – A Family Affair (Grassroot Pork Company in Beulaville, NC)
- Peterborough & The Kawarthas: Innovation in Agriculture (Harley Farms in Keene, ON)
- Port City Daily: Rolled And Baked Is Ready To Rock On Castle Street (Lady Edison in NC)
- The Record Business: Officials Celebrate Opening Of New Farm-To-Table Restaurant In Troy (Kinnikinnick Farm in Caledonia, IL)
- Red Tricycle: 18 Real Farm Stays Every Family Should Experience (Kinnikinnick Farm in Caledonia, IL)
- Siskiyou Daily News: Stable Hands Annual Gala Benefit Set for July 21 (Belcampo Farms in Gazelle, CA)
- South Bend Tribune: South Bend’s Ironhand Vineyard To Be A Local Wine Bar In Every Sense (J2K Capraio in Walkerton, IN)
- Times Herald-Record: ‘Tailgate Talks’ Continue At Winterton Farms (Majestic Farm in Mountain Dale, NY)
- Times Union: At The Greenville Drive-In, Older Movies With A Festive Vibe (Heather Ridge Farm in Preston Hollow, NY)
- TriCorner News: $125,000 Grant Secured For Hawthorne Valley Farm (Hawthorne Valley Farm in Ghent, NY)
June 2018
- 14 News, ABC6, ABC7, ADVFN, AM760, Benzinga, CBS8, Central Charts, CityBizList, Electric Energy Online, FOX8 Live, FOX14 TV, FOX19, Global Renewable News, K5 The Home Team, KASA, KFMB FM, KFVS 12, KHQ Q6, KITV, KLKN TV, KLTV, KPLC TV, KSLA, KTRE, KTVN, KUAM, KULR 8, KXXV, Le Lezard, Live5News, Markets Insider, Minyanville, News Channel 6 Now, News Channel 10, Oil Gas Daily, One News Page, Profit Quotes, Solar Living Institute, Solar Power World, Spoke, Today ECO, Telemundo Amarillo, The Antlers American, WAFF, WALB, WAND TV, WISTV, WSFA, WTVM: Constellation and United Renewable Energy Install 1.8 MW Solar Array at Georgia Cattle Farm (Hunter Farms in Jakin, GA)
- ATTRA NCAT: Animal Welfare Approved Certification Celebrates A Decade
- Chapelboro: Made in NC: Lady Edison Country Ham (Lady Edison)
- HC Press: 12th Annual Farm Tour by Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture This Saturday Featuring A Bus Tour (Against the Grain Farm in Zionville, NC)
- Holistic Management: Open Gate- Bean Hollow Grassfed Day (Bean Hollow Grassfed in Flint Hill, VA)
- Mother Magazine: Guide To The Grocer- Avoiding False Advertising At The Supermarket
- Mongabay: ‘I’m Only Going To Eat Animals I Kill Myself’: Q&A With Louise Gray, Author Of ‘The Ethical Carnivore’
- Sentinel Source: Monadnock Food Co-op Hosts Farm Tour at Archway Farm (Archway Farms in Keene, ON)
- Well and Good: Cage Free? Free-Range? Here’s Every Baffling Term You’ll Find On An Egg Label, Decoded
May 2018
- 96.5 CKFM: Redtail Farms Awarded Top Animal Welfare and Grassfed Certifications (Redtail Farms in Castor, AB)
- Boston Globe: A Wick(Ed) Good Time At This Former Candle Factory (Grazin’ Angus Acres in Ghent, NY)
- Esquire: The Rick Owens x Barneys Burger Isn’t a Fashion Gimmick-It’s Legitimately Great
- Lancaster Farming: Farmers Seized Premium Grassfed Market (Mack Brook Farm in Argyle, NY)
- Newsday: Hudson, New York, Makes For A Perfect Weekend Getaway (Grazin’ Angus Acres in Ghent, NY)
- OK Magazine: Grassfed May Be Where It’s At (Peach Crest Ranch in Norman, OK)
- Saratogian Agriculture: Mack Brook Farm Customers Seek Out Grass-fed Beef Products (Mack Brook Farm, LLC in Argyle, NY)
April 2018
- Alternet: Six Labels That Let You Know You’re Buying Good Food
- KHON 2: 3rd Annual Parade of Farms Set for Waimanalo (Kanu Farms, LLC in Waimanalo, Hawaii)
- CKFM.CA: Redtail Farms Awarded Top Animal Welfare & Grassfed Certifications (Redtail Farms in Castor, Alberta)
- Claremore Progress: Back to the Source (Shepherd’s Cross Incorporated in Claremore, OK and The Impermeable Shepherdess)
- Compassion In Food Business: How Various Initiatives Compare To CIWF Criteria For Higher Animal Welfare: Dairy Cows And Calves
- HC Press: Free Workshop Biochar – Renewable Energy Source for Greenhouses Happens This Sunday (Against The Grain in Zionville, NC)
- Hudson Valley 360 and The Mountain Eagle: Sunday Brunch Featuring Savory and Sweet Crepes at Heather Ridge Farm (Heather Ridge Farm in Preston Hollow, NY)
- Richmond Magazine: Cracking the Code (Salt and Pepper Farm in Montpelier, VA and Waverly Farms in Burkeville, VA)
March 2018
- Great Neck Record: Shop With Your Heart Part Two
- Morning Ag Clips: Guide To Animal Welfare Certification (Kinderhook Farm in Valatie, NY)
- Portland Tribune: First Farm in Portland Area Obtains Animal Welfare Certification (Naked Acres Farm in Beavercreek, OR)
- Sentinel Source: Courage To Change Course From Teacher To Corporate VP (Archway Farm in Keene, NH)
- VT Digger: Laura Smith & Vincent Riva: Toward More Humane, Responsible Farming (Stark Hollow Farm in Danville, VT)
February 2018
- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Happy Healthy Livestock Are The Heartbeat of Sustainable Meat (Frolona Farm in Franklin, GA)
- Farm Journal’s Pork: Grants Awarded to 28 Farmers in 19 States (Red Bird Acres in Corvallis, OR)
- Gourmet News: Cheeses From The PrairyErth (Green Dirt Farm in Weston, MO)
- Kearney Hub: Broken Bow Bison Ranch Is Grass-fed Certified by A Greener World (Straight Arrow Bison Ranch in Broken Bow, NE)
- Mountain Xpress: Franny’s Farm Is Now Certified Animal Welfare Approved (Franny’s Farm in Leicester, NC)
- Press Republican: What ‘Organic’ On Your Food Label Really Means
January 2018
- Capital Press: For Oregon’s Farming Industry, Support Clean Energy Jobs (Windflower Farm in Bend, OR)
- The Claremore Daily News Progress: Shepherd’s Cross Annual Lamb Cook-Off This Saturday (Shepherd’s Cross Inc. in Claremore, OK)
- Gourmet News: Green Dirt Farm Wins 2018 Good Food Award for Cheese (Green Dirt Farm in Weston, MO)
- Hartman Group: Claims, Certifications and Seals on Product Packaging Familiarity and Influence on Purchasing
- Hartman Group: Sustainability 2017 Report
- Organic Authority: How To Read Food Labels In 2018: A 5-Step Guide To Not Getting Duped
- Organic Authority: What Does ‘Grass-Fed’ Really Mean (and Who Decides?)
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December 2017
- Greensboro: Dinner Bell Farm Is the First Farming Business in Alamance County To Become Certified Animal Welfare Approved By A Greener World For Laying Hens (Dinner Bell Farm in Snow Camp, NC)
- TDT News: Local Farming Business Certified Grassfed (Baker Ranch in Belton, Texas)
- Mother Nature Network: These Animal Welfare Rules Just Got Nixed
November 2017
- Amateur Traveler: 7 Great Places to Eat in Albuquerque (El Pinto Restaurant in Albuquerque, NM)
- Farms: Leading Farm Certifier Provides Farm-To-Cart QR Code Traceability, Connecting Farmers and Consumers
- Signs Of The Times: Know Where Your Beef Comes From
- Smart Meetings: What To Ask Your Caterer Or Hotel About Sustainable Dining
- Times Union: New Chef For Heather Ridge Farm (Heather Ridge Farm in Preston Hollow, NY)
- Tulsa World: Open house at Shepherd’s Cross (Shepherd’s Cross Inc. in Claremore, OK)
October 2017
- Business NH Magazine: Archway Farm Becomes First Animal Welfare Approved Farm (Archway Farm in Keene, NH)
- The Columbia Star: Stopping To Smell The Flowers (Carolina Bay Farms in Columbia, SC)
- The Mountain Eagle: Fundraiser for Puerto Rico at Heather Ridge Farm (Heather Ridge Farm in Preston Hollow, NY)
- WAMC: The Tesla Of Chickens (Kinderhook Farm in Valatie, NY)
September 2017
- Canadian Cattlemen: Food Label Confusion Often a Dupe
- Digital Journal: Recent Study Reveals Growth Prospects of Grass Based Dairy Products Market During 2017 – 2025
- LJ World: Letter to the editor: Prove it, Tyson
- LMT Online: Open Farm Day Set at Preserve
- Magic Valley: Idaho meat: Organic poultry at Agrarian Harvest
- New Milford Spectrum: Open Farm Day Set at Preserve
- Organic Authority: Can We Bring Meaning Back to the Term ‘Natural Foods’?
- PR Sync: Why is Grass Based Dairy Products Witnessing Significant Demand in the Global Market?
- SB Wire: Recent Study Reveals Growth Prospects of Grass Based Dairy Products Market During 2017 – 2025
- The State: Spend a Day on the Farm at This Weekend’s Midlands Tour (Carolina Bay Farms in Columbia, SC)
- Today ECO: Can We Bring Meaning Back to the Term ‘Natural Foods’?
- Tulsa World: Weaving 301 Shepherd’s Cross (Shepherd’s Cross Incorporated in Claremore, OK)
August 2017
- Atlanta Magazine: Consumers Want Antibiotic-free Chicken. Can Companies and Farmers Afford It? (White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, GA)
- Countryside Daily: How to Talk to Consumers About Grass-fed Beef Benefits
- Cryptocoins News: Farmers Cooperative Uses Blockchain to Trace Meat Through Supply Chain
- HV Mag: 10 Eateries You Need to Try This September
- KTVZ: Crowds Coming For Eclipse Can Leave With Piece of C.O.
- Mind Body Green: It’s About Time You Learned What Your Meat Labels Mean
- Mind Body Green: Are You A Vegetarian Or Vegan Curious About Trying Meat? Here’s What You Need To Know
- Parsonssun: Farm to Market to Open in McCune This Week
- Tulsa World: Small Ruminant Animal Husbandry & Herd Health Class (Shepherd’s Cross Incorporated in Claremore, OK)
- Tulsa World: Fiber Fest Weekend Retreat (Shepherd’s Cross Incorporated in Claremore, OK)
July 2017
- The Daily Ardmoreite, Gadsden Times, Ionia Sentinel Standard, Napa Valley Register, Morton Times News, The Journal Gazette: Dark Side of the Sun–The U.S. Gets a Rare Total-Eclipse Crossing
- Cooking Light: The Clean Eater’s Guide to the Farmers’ Market
- Farm World: More Tourists Looking To Experience Life In The Country, Through Farms
- Fox News: Can you still trust the USDA Certified Organic label?
- Indiana Public Media: Will Fish Get A Humanely Harvested Label?
- Mountain Eagle: Fried Chicken Summer Party at Heather Ridge Farm (Heather Ridge Farm in Preston Hollow, NY)
- Mountain Living: 2 Unforgettable Colorado Ranch Getaways (Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch)
- Rodales Organic Life: A Beginner’s Guide To Eating Like An Ethical Omnivore
- True Viral News: Organic Eggs: Exposing the Fraud of Grocery Store
- Talk Business: Bentonville Ranch Earns Grass-fed, Animal Welfare Certifications (Hanna Family Ranch in Bentonville, AR)
- Valley Record: First Rails To Trails Trip Combines Cycling, Farm Tours And Train Rides In Snoqualmie Valley (K-T Cattle Company in Carnation, WA)
June 2017
- 4 Traders: Farm Credit Bank of Texas–Moores named county Farm Family of the Year (M&M Farms in Rudy, AR)
- Countryside Daily: Solar Chicken Coop Lights Add High Tech to the Hen House
- Draxe: Egg Carton Claims Decoded
- KASU: Will Fish Get A Humanely Harvested Label? These Brothers Bet $40 Million On It
- Progressive Dairyman: Considering raw? Know the law
- Rachael Ray Mag: What Do Meat Labels Really Mean?
- Rodales Organic Life: Can You Still Trust The USDA Certified Organic Label?
- The Country Today: ‘Know your farmer, know your food’: Slogan is the way of life on AWA-certified Ladysmith farm (Bifrost Farms Creamery in Boyceville, WI)
- True Viral News: Organic Eggs: Exposing the Fraud of Grocery Store
- Urban Farm: Andrew Gunther on Humanely Raised Farm Animals
- Voice Impact: 1,800 Gallons of Water Goes Into One Pound of Meat
May 2017
- Addison Independent: Ice House Becomes First Vermont Goat Dairy To Get AWA Grassfed Certified (Ice House Farm in Goshen, VT)
- Addison Independent: Love Of Goats Sparks Creation Of Goshen Micro Dairy (Ice House Farm in Goshen, VT)
- Before Its News and The Cornucopia Institute: Grass-Fed Dairy: An Expanding Market
- Digital Journal, Miltech, PR Underground, Health Technology: Eat REAL® Collaborates with the ASPCA to Provide More Humane Options in Foodservice Establishments
- The Dunn County News: Bifrost Farms Creamery Receives AWA Certification (Bifrost Farms Creamery in Boyceville, WI)
- Farming Magazine: Humanely Raised Beef 101
- Food Tank: ASPCA’s Guide on Animal Welfare Certification Assess Three Programs
- Highsnobiety: 8 Tips For Making Your Diet More Vegetarian
- King Weekly Sentinel: Summerhill’s Menu Boasts Sustainable Food Products
- Kitchn: Here’s How To Figure Out If Your “Organic” Milk Is Actually Organic
- The Peter Borough Examiner: The Flavour Of Spring At Peterborough Farmers’ Market (Harley Farms in Keene, Ontario)
- Women’s Health: Here Are The 10 High-Fat Foods You Should Eat More Of
April 2017
- Before It’s News and The Cornucopia Institute: Egg Labels Explained
- Columbia Star: Carolina Bay Farms Now Certified Animal Welfare Approved By A Greener World (Carolina Bay Farms in Columbia, SC)
- The Daily Meal and Foodtank: How Three Certifications Lead To A Triple-Win Solution For Farmers, Animals And Consumers
- Enid News: Thomas Land And Cattle Receives AWA Certification (Thomas Land & Cattle d.b.a TLC Grassfed Beef in Enid, OK)
- Good Stuff NW: A User’s Guide to Good Eggs
- Journal-Advocate: What’s In A Label?
- The Mountain Eagle: Easter Luncheon Menu at Bees Knees Café at Heather Ridge Farm (Heather Ridge Farm in Preston Hollow, NY)
- Ozarks Farm & Neighbor: Optimizing Their Potential (Hanna Family Ranch in Bentonville, AR)
- Snoqualmie Valley Record: Carnation Ranch Earns Certified Grassfed Award From A Greener World (K-T Cattle Company in Carnation, WA)
- Tulsa World: American Sheep Industry Certified Sheep Shearing School At Shepherd’s Cross (Shepherd’s Cross Incorporated in Claremore, OK)
March 2017
- 5280: Follow The Pig, Part One: The Farm (Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt, CO)
- Alter Net: Wouldn’t You Prefer Your Meal Be More Animal Welfare-Friendly?
- Bangor Daily News: What You Should Know About Food Labeling In Maine
- Bon Appetit: What All of the “Cage-Free” Stuff on Egg Cartons REALLY Means
- Edible Philly: Cracking The Code: A Guide To Buying Eggs
- Food Newsfeed: Inside America’s Most Egg-Conscious Restaurant (El Pinto Restaurant Farm in Albuquerque, NM)
- My Statesman, My Palm Beach Post, My Dayton Daily News: What To Make Of Animal-Welfare Labels
- The News-Review: Gluten Free Banana Pancakes (Circle Star Ranch in Roseburg, OR)
- The Schoharie News: April Maple Brunch Buffet And Farm Tour At Bees Knees Cafe (Heather Ridge Farm in Preston Hollow, NY)
- Tulsa World: Shepherd’s Cross Shepherding-Lamb Tours & Shepherd’s Garden Tours (Shepherd’s Cross Incorporated in Claremore, OK)
February 2017
- Berkeley Wellness: Cage-Free Eggs: Not All They’re Cracked Up to Be
- Business Insider, Cornucopia Institute, In Business and Insider: The US Is Making A Big Shift Away From Factory Farming
- DailyCamera, Times-Call, Boulder County Business: Boulder Food Entrepreneur Starts Rating System To Gauge Restaurants’ Sustainability
- Gia on the Move: New Consumer Labeling For ‘Animal Welfare Approved’
- Progressive Farmer: Washington Insider: Animal Welfare Labeling Problems
- Washington Square News: How to Become a More Conscious Eater
- Wilton Bulletin: New Millstone Owners Continue Farm’s Legacy (Millstone Farm in Wilton)
January 2017
- Albuquerque Journal: At El Pinto, The Chicken Has Landed (El Pinto Restaurant in Albuquerque, NM)
- ASPCA: Take Action (Stark Hollow Farm in Danville, VT)
- Civil Eats: A New Grassfed Dairy Label on the Horizon
- Earthformed, Edible Communities, and The Shelby Report: Animal Welfare Certification Rolls Out New Food Label Logo
- Vermont Biz, Mississippi News Now, PR Newswire, Public, Spoke, Tickertech, VT Digger, Yahoo, Farms, Morning Ag Clips and Feedstuffs: Vermont Law School & ASPCA Create Tool For Farmers To Understand Welfare Certification Programs
- New York Times, ST Food, Carlson School of Management, MSN Lifestyle, Star Tribune and True Viral News: What to Make of Those Animal-Welfare Labels on Meat and Eggs.
- Metro: Food Label Buzzwords You Need To Know
- Southeast Green: Top National Food Awards Prove Sustainable Farming Equals Great Food.
- Specialty Food Association: Third-Party Audits and Certificates
All details relating to the farms featured—including farm status—were accurate based on information available to the program at the time of publication.
