Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Matthew Need Your Help
A Greener World, which operates the Animal Welfare Approved, Certified Grassfed by AGW and Certified Non-GMO by AGW labels, has already received many urgent requests for help from farmers who have lost livestock, barns and shelter, tons of feed and essential equipment. Many are still without power. We expect the number to grow as people are able to return to affected areas and truly assess the damage.
Food Safety From Farm To Market
As the prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria escalates and food recalls become a daily occurrence, the need to establish sanitary handling practices from the farm to market has become a necessity. Yet the growing public anxiety surrounding the dreaded question of “What’s for dinner?” could present a real opportunity for family farmers to change the face of the food industry by constructing trustworthy local brands for the everyday consumer. A food safety culture The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Think a Diet Without Animal Protein Will Save the World? Six answers that might make you think…
Is meat’s bad rap really deserved? While it’s great to see more people talking about the impact of our diets on the planet and animal welfare, encouraging the world to go meat-free misses the point entirely. Here’s why...
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...
