Hoping all is well for you, as we move a little bit closer to Spring—even if the weather doesn’t always know it (take care out there if you’re getting hit by something unseasonable). This week, we’re sending reminders about some of the resources available to prospective and certified farms and businesses including our online Facebook group and recordkeeping templates and plans. We’re also hiring, so if you have a person in mind who would be good addition to our marketing team – and who has the personality and skill set to help more farms and businesses get certified, please share the job posting (linked below) with them.

Work with AGW: Seeking North American Outreach Specialist
AGW is growing our team and has an immediate opening for a North American Outreach Specialist. As part of our marketing team, this person will be expected to recruit and support farmers, further processors and businesses seeking third-party certification for their sustainable practices. Learn more about the position, and please share widely.

AGW Farmers and Ranchers Facebook Group
Are you an AGW-certified producer or someone interested in certification who is looking to connect with others in the agricultural community? Don’t forget about our Facebook Group! Created at the request of the farmers and ranchers we certify, we hope that this is a helpful space. Feel free to email info or call (202) 546-5292 with any questions.

Featured Resource: Farm Templates and Plans
Need guidance on writing a farm health plan or streamlining your records? A Greener World offers free templates for farm records, health plans and more. These are designed for AGW-certified farms and ranches, but feel free to use and share widely–whether you’re certified or not! Check out the full list of free downloads.

Sustainable Farming Magazine: Call for Advertisers
Are you or a business you know ready to put your product or service directly before some of the most innovative farmers and ranchers in the world? AGW’s quarterly Sustainable Farming Magazine covers all matters relating to the rapidly growing world of sustainable, high-welfare food animal production. For a media pack and advertising rates, contact advertise

In the Media

• Farmers Weekly features AGW-certified farmer Ollie White in “How Somerset Farmer Uses Enterprise Stacking to Maximise Output”

• In their article on egg labels, Tasting Table notes Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW label as meaningful and comprehensive.

• Vancouver Sun features Spray Creek Ranch in Lillooet, BC for their input on their regenerative farming practices.

• The Keene Sentinel features AGW-certified Archway Farm in Keene, NH where they talk about the effects of inflation. drought and post-COVID market trends.

• Science magazine features AGW-certified Superior Fresh in Hixton, WI for their industry-leading aquaponics facility.

• The Local Reporter features Firsthand Foods, Lady Edison and the North Carolina Natural Hog Growers Association for their distribution of local, AGW-certified meat.

You can help us reach more farmers by sharing our weekly farmer updates. Just pass this linkalong and thanks for helping us get the word out about farmer resources and AGW-certified businesses.