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Dr. John Boyd isn't just a family farm owner—he is a political pioneer for small farmers like himself across the nation. As the founder and president of the National Black Farmer's Association, Boyd has been lobbying and litigating for black…
As Thanksgiving draws near and we remember our colleague and friend Brian Anselmo, we want to share this piece that was in yesterday's New York Times. Reporter Kim Severson announced that the Standard-Bred Poultry Institute--which would provide training to farmers…
I was reflecting on our time at Slow Food Nation and thought we should circle back to the Food Declaration presented there, which encompasses so much of what we believe in as an organization, particularly as related to "preventing the…
Growing up in Durham County, North Carolina, V. Mac Baldwin’s lifelong interest in farming began when he purchased his first calf at just 10-years-old. According to V.Mac, raising this calf gave him a passion for cattle that he has never…
Catherine Price wrote an article in today''s New York Times about various claims and labels that consumers find on egg cartons. Once again, Animal Welfare Approved was lauded as having the highest standards for the humane treatment of animals. She…
"If you want to change the world, change what you eat. Food is one area of your life where small modifications can have a big impact. For one thing, you probably eat three or four meals a day, so any…
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is about to be immortalized by Hollywood as the 1990s nemesis to American agriculture, but moviegoers may be confused when they realize this villainized company is once again prospering at the expense of family farmers. ADM…
We hope to see you in San Francisco this weekend for the nation's first major Slow Food Gathering. Please find listed below the events our staff will be participating in. We would love to meet you, so please join us…
A.D. Jones raises Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW) and Certified Non-GMO by AGW pastured pigs in Chinquapin, North Carolina. A.D. is an experienced farmer, and has been raising pigs on pasture for many years. Pigs at…
As owners and operators of GrassRoots Pork Company, Jeremiah and Jessica Jones raise Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW) and Certified Non-GMO by AGW pigs outdoors on pasture or range in Beulaville, North Carolina. Jeremiah has a…
Stuart Family Farm is a fourth-generation farm, specializing in the production and marketing of grassfed beef cattle. Located in Bridgewater, the family’s long farming history dates back to 1929. Today, the Stuarts raise around 250 Red Angus cattle according to…
Washington, DC-President of the Animal Welfare Institute Cathy Liss and Director of the Animal Welfare Approved program Andrew Gunther are pleased to announce a new grant initiative that will offer funds of up to $10,000 for the sole purpose of…
