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Slaughter Plants Needed

Applying to A Greener World’s Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW program is normally a straightforward decision for farmers and ranchers. After reading the program standards, most are excited about the opportunity to prove to customers their commitment to high-welfare…

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You can do something! Discover the power of your choices. blog

You CAN do something!

A lot of people are angry these days—and rightfully so. They’re angry about politics, pollution, climate change, health care, immigration policies and more. There are a lot of concerned eaters out there, too, who are upset and frustrated about the…

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Get Social with AGW blog

Get Social

An online presence is now a necessity for most farming and food businesses. But it’s not just about having a website: Social media is a vital part of any communications and marketing strategy—particularly for those selling directly to the consumer…

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Walk a Mile in a Farmer’s Boots

Like millions of fellow Americans, you work hard every day to do the best job you can and provide for your family. Now imagine how disheartening it must be to know your boss or supervisor or customers are being told…

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Common Ground

Whatever your political persuasion, the current levels of social conflict and division we’re seeing today aren’t sustainable for any society. In times of social tension, we tend to seek safety among those who think and feel the same. In our…

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Sidelined by Sustainability blog

Sidelined by Sustainability

By Whitney Witthaus and Zachary Herman As participants in or producers of sustainable food, you have already begun your deconstruction of ‘normal.’ In altering and improving your methods of production, you are not only working to protect and enhance the…

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AGW’s Letter to The New York Times

Last month the New York Times published an article floating the idea of taxing beef to combat climate change. Here's our response: To the Editor: Instead of taxing beef, we should tax silver bullet “solutions.” Richard Conniff’s “The Case for…

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Will the Real Grassfed Please Stand Up?

Dear Aggie, What is the difference between Certified Grassfed by AGW and other grassfed labels? Thanks, Wondering in Wyoming Dear Wondering, According to recent research, demand for grassfed beef has increased by 25-30 percent every year over the last decade…

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Welfare Birth Through Slaughter

Dear Aggie, I’m glad to know you visit the farms to see how the animals are raised, but what about slaughter - how do you guarantee it is done humanely? -Curious in Kentucky Dear Curious, Our standards go into great…

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Scaling Sustainability

Dear Aggie, I’m trying to make better purchasing decisions, and love what you do. I want to support systems like you certify, but I wonder if these kinds of farms can really supply larger markets and make a difference in…

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