Sincerest thanks to all of you who donated to AGW’s Relief Fund for Farmers on Giving Tuesday. This important initiative provides emergency support to farmers affected by natural disasters and other unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate your support and know it truly makes an impact! As we make our way toward the end of the year, we’re not slowing down for the season quite yet. Please read on for some important dates and deadlines for our USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) grant project along with an announcement about the newest issue of Sustainable Farming and technical resources.

WEBINAR: Info session on AGW’s USDA grant project

In our last update, we shared information about our USDA grant project to help producers transition to and strengthen regenerative practices and access growing markets. If you’ve been on the fence about considering participation, have questions—or if you’ve already applied and just want to learn more about the project—we hope you’ll join us for an informational session on December 5 at 12pm ET. Please sign up for the webinar here, and don’t forget the deadline to complete the online interest form and be considered for grant participation is December 15.

Grant Opportunity: Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) Fund-a-Farmer Grants

Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is now accepting Fund-a-Farmer Grant applications. Grants of up to $3,000 are available for farmers to improve and expand pasture for their animals, as well as those who are seeking or who already hold Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW (A Greener World) certification. The application deadline is January 15, 2024. Learn more and apply online.

New Issue of Sustainable Farming

The Fall 2023 issue of AGW’s Sustainable Farming magazine is ready to view online. Written for farmers and anyone interested in sustainable, high-welfare livestock production, the magazine includes news, opinion and program activities, as well as in-depth technical features and case studies. We hope you enjoy it!

Featured Resource: Farm Health Online, Goat Welfare

Did you know that Farm Health Online offers tools for animal health and welfare for pasture-based farmers? This week, our spotlight is on goat welfare. Learn more about goat breeds, behavior, nutrition and reproduction through Farm Health Online.

In the Press

• Vogue features Fernhill Farm in Somerset, UK in “Meet the Sisters Shining a Spotlight on Fashion’s Farmers”

• NY.gov features Kreher Family Farms in “New York State Agricultural Society Annual Meeting and Forum to Take Place January 11, 2024.”

• NOSH podcast features the AGW-certified corn supply chain at Zack’s Mighty in “Do Consumers Give a Chip about your supply chain?”

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