Burning Desire
Zach and Christina Menchini own Campfire Farms, 30 acres of pasture and woodland near Mulino in Oregon in the foothills of the Cascades. How did you get into farming? Christina and I both lived in New York City in…
All Change
AGW standards have been written and developed by scientists, farmers and farm animal welfare experts from around the globe. Every year, our Standards Board reviews and updates the current standards. How does it work? Throughout the year, we collate and…
Branching Out
As someone who spends a lot of time talking with farmers about planting trees, there’s a certain phrase I’ve heard more times than I can count. “Why in the world would someone do that? My Grandad spent years clearing the…
Read All About It!
Do you have a story to tell, but you aren’t sure how to tell it? Perhaps you’d like to constructively engage with the media but you feel reluctant or nervous about it? If your answer is yes, then don’t worry—it’s…
The Farmyard Connection
Diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans—known as zoonotic diseases—are in the news with increasing frequency, and for good reason! Zoonotic diseases represent a significant concern for farmers and ranchers worldwide. As a livestock producer, what is your…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
Why Certify?
Organic. Cage-free. Certified grassfed. What do these food label claims really mean—and are any of them right for your business? It is fair to say that more people than ever are curious about what is in their food and how…
