The Certified Grassfed by AGW label is highly meaningful and verified. It means that the animals producing meat or dairy were fed a 100% grass and forage based diet, with no grain. Only producers who are also Animal Welfare Approved certified are eligible for the Certified Grassfed by AGW. We rate Animal Welfare Approved as […]
The PCO Certified 100% Grass Fed label is highly meaningful and verified. The label, which can be found on beef and dairy products, means that the animals were fed only grass and forage with no grain. The animals were also raised according to USDA Organic standards, which promote a sustainable system of agriculture. Organic standards prohibit […]
The “organic” labeling claim is unique: Unlike most other claims, no producer or company can represent their food as “organic” unless the product is certified by a USDA-accredited certification agency and is in compliance with all of the requirements of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s organic standards.*The USDA organic standards are comprehensive and promote a […]
From Crop to Table Pesticides are unique among manufactured chemical products: they are designed to be toxic to living organisms and are applied to the foods we eat. The use of pesticides in agriculture can affect not only consumers who eat foods with residues, but also farmworkers, rural residents, wildlife and pollinators that are exposed […]
What it means Coffee farms typically can cut many trees down in order to increase yields from coffee crops. “Shade grown” implies that the coffee was grown on farms that maintain tree canopy as habitat for native and migratory birds and other wildlife. Although not a replacement for native tropical forests, shade grown coffee plantations […]
Consumer Reports News Release Consumer Reports Survey Finds Consumers Think It’s Important To Have High Animal Welfare Standards For Food Labeled Organic USDA’s Animal Welfare Rules Requiring Outdoor Space For Organic Chicken Threatened By Agribusiness Opponents For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Contact: Michael McCauley, [email protected], 415-902-9537 (cell) or 415-431-6747, ext 7606 (office) […]
Highly Meaningful Food Justice Certified is a highly meaningful label. It is backed by standards that set a high bar for ensuring fair treatment of workers, fair pricing for farmers, and fair business practices. It assures consumers that they are supporting farmers who are earning a living wage and supporting farms and businesses that treat […]
The natural diet of beef cattle and dairy cows is grass and high-fiber forage. Beef and dairy products from cattle that were fed a 100% grass-based diet have important nutritional benefits, as well as animal health benefits. The “grass fed” claim on meat and dairy product labels should mean that the animals were raised on […]
Find out which labels you should look for. When shopping for food, over half of consumers think about the farm animals raised for meat, dairy, and eggs, and whether they were treated humanely. And consumers who always or often buy foods with the organic label are especially concerned with farm-animal welfare. The Department of Agriculture […]
The Rainforest Alliance Certified seal means that some or all of the ingredients are sourced from farms that comply with the standards of the Sustainable Agriculture Network, which aims to promote sustainability in farming and protect farmers, forests, wildlife, and local communities. The seal is verified through on-farm inspections. Note: this review is for […]