Proof of Purchase
We know consumers are often bamboozled by the range of possible certification logos displayed on today’s food products. But they’re not alone. Here in the UK, where I raise Red Poll beef cattle (pictured above) and Kerry Hill sheep, the volume of audits that farm businesses now face can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s Farm Assurance (a UK food quality assurance scheme required to access most major markets), organic production, or the many retailer-required audits, farmers can face significant demands on…
AGW Comments to CDFA on Defining “Regenerative Agriculture”
As you may know, the State of California is working to define "Regenerative Agriculture," and we want to ensure our perspective is included in this important conversation. A working group is accepting public comments, and your participation is crucial. This is a unique, potentially historic opportunity to help shape what "Regenerative Agriculture" means in California and beyond, especially as other groups with varying opinions have already weighed in. We encourage you to share your thoughts or amplify our key points…
Do The Right Thing
“Whatever it takes, doc … just no antibiotics.” I heard these words frequently from organic dairy farmers over the 20 years when I was immersed as a veterinary clinician and emergency responder in the USDA certified organic dairy sector. Before veterinary school, I’d been a herdsman on a biodynamic, organic dairy farm and was already well acquainted with natural treatments, so this particular request was something I could generally work with. I could usually find an alternative and effective solution.…
Feeding Good
Tim and Sarah Haws own Autumn’s Harvest Farm near Romulus in New York, where they have a number of livestock enterprises How did you get into farming? When Sarah and I were on our first date she mentioned her attempt to hatch grocery store eggs in her clothes drawer when she was little. On our second date I bought her six chicks in lieu of flowers. That was literally the start of Autumn’s Harvest Farm! Today, we manage 125 Katahdin…
Preparation Pays
We recognize that time is likely your most valuable—and limited—commodity. We also know you would much rather be out managing your fields and livestock than sitting at a computer screen! But when it comes to preparing for your annual Certified Regenerative by AGW audit, investing a few extra minutes getting organized may save hours of time in the long run. Let’s take a moment to walk through the annual Certified Regenerative by AGW requirements and set you up for a…
