Organic Welfare Standards Proposals: (Yet Another) Missed Opportunity
After years of delays, the U.S. National Organic Standards Board has finally agreed the organic standards should encompass the treatment and welfare of animals. The big question is: will the proposed welfare standards actually change anything?
Farm Health Online: The Right Tool for the Job
Farm Health Online is a powerful new tool, offering free and immediate access to practical, science-based advice on positive livestock management and sustainable farming practices for cattle, sheep, poultry, and pigs...
“Antibiotic-Free”: Industrial Farming with a Nice-Sounding Label
Sales of “antibiotic-free” labeled chicken at U.S. retailers rose 34% by value in 2013-14, driven by public concerns about antibiotic use in food animal production. But, asks Peter Mundy, is the “antibiotic-free” label really all it seems?
Third-Party Grassfed Certification More Important Than Ever
The recent withdrawal of the USDA Grassfed standard means third-party certifications like Certified Grassfed by AWA are more important than ever for protecting the interests of consumers and “true” grassfed farmers alike...
Sustainability is Complex: There is No Single Diet Solution
The science is in: There's no single diet solution to feeding the world sustainably, and grazing ruminant livestock—and the high-quality food they produce—will play a key role in our quest for future global food security.
