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…
Labeled For Success
Market research shows that today’s consumers are increasingly interested in knowing where their food comes from and how it is produced. Many now actively seek out independent third-party certifications they can trust so they can feel good about the food…
Start with The Soil
Soil nutrient management is a vital part of regenerative farming and applying climate-smart practices can reduce the environmental impact of your operation while improving its resilience—and profitability. The ‘four rights’ Knowing the basic nutrient profiles of available fertilizers, composts,…
Get On My Land!
If you were to see a path leading to new opportunities for your farm, would you take it? What if this path included proven steps to widen your outreach, cultivate new customers, and increase your bottom line? The creative blend…
Meet The Farmer – Message In A BOTL
Danielle Larese and Nick Weinstock own BOTL Farm, located in Ashford, Connecticut, where they raise Certified AWA by AGW pigs and chickens, and Certified AWA and Certified Grassfed by AGW sheep and goats. They sell directly to customers at local…
A New Vintage
According to the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, less than 20% of vineyards around the world have signed up to some kind of sustainability scheme. Of these, just 6% are certified organic, while less than 1% are certified biodynamic. In this context,…
Regenerative Is For Everyone
Ever since “regenerative agriculture” emerged as a concept, a debate has raged over exactly what it means. Perhaps the most controversial question is whether regenerative agriculture should first be certified organic. It’s a worthy discussion, particularly as the labeling landscape…
Meet The Farmer – Jump For Jóia
Wendy Johnson and Johnny Rafkin own Jóia Food Farm near Charles City in northeast Iowa, raising Certified AWA and Certified Grassfed by AGW sheep and selling directly to consumers through the farm and through their wool bedding business, Counting Sheep…
Made In The USA
In today's increasingly food-conscious world, consumers expect a label to mean what it says—including the country of origin of the food they purchase. However, the reality is that "Product of USA" and "Made in the USA" claims used on many…
