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
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…
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…
Regulated Resistance
“Eureka!” In 1928, a bit of mold drifted through a lab window and into a petri dish. Scientist Alexander Fleming noticed a “dead zone” forming where the mold inhibited bacterial growth and, as the story goes, realized in a “eureka!”…
Cultivating Connections
Social media is a powerful tool and can help farmers to cultivate relationships and grow their market share. By investing a small amount of time each day into social media efforts, you can reap significant benefits—from connecting with your local…
Rooted In Success
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified four basic principles or approaches for maintaining and improving soil health: Keep the soil covered as much as possible Disturb the soil as little as possible Keep plants growing throughout the…
