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
Editor’s Note: This thought-provoking article on the challenges of prohibiting antibiotics in organic systems was written for our Sustainable Farming magazine by a long-time organic veterinarian and AGW-certified dairy farmer. We’ve long said that while we have deep respect for organic farmers (we are proud to certify many) and organic farming systems, this is one area where improvement in the USDA organic standard is desperately needed. We hope it inspires productive conversations. “Whatever it takes, doc … just no…
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…
Free Range Fiction
A “pasture-raised” label claim on meat, dairy or eggs means the animal was raised on pasture, right? Spoiler alert: Not exactly, because it is not always used honestly. So, how can conscientious consumers correctly confirm pasture-raised products in the marketplace? False claims A Greener World (AGW) has long championed the benefits of pasture-raised products. Simply put, they’re better for animals, the environment, and human health. Yet the lack of any legal definition for "pasture-raised" claims has led to frequent…
