We’ve been following the wildfires in Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska, and are thinking of the impacted farmers and ranchers. As a reminder for AGW-certified producers, please reach out if severe weather or natural disasters cause damage to your farm. We want to be of assistance if you need it.

This week we’re sharing opportunities to connect at Expo West, two grants open to U.S. producers, blog posts perfect for sharing with your customers and a reminder to AGW-certified producers about our Farm-to-Farm Sales page. Read on for the latest from AGW and please let us know if we can be of help as you head into the Spring season.

Building Greener Supply Chains at Expo West

The AGW team is thrilled to be attending Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA from March 12th to 16th, 2024. If you’re attending (or think we should meet someone who is), here are three ways to connect with us:

• Climate Day Resource Fair: Visit our booth at the Climate Day Resource Fair on Tuesday, March 12th.
• Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace: Find us at booth F52 on Wednesday, March 13th.
• One-on-One Meetings: We’d love to chat with you individually! Reach out to our team to schedule a time to speak with the AGW team during the event.

Grant Opportunity: RAFI Farmers of Color Network Beginning Farmer Grants

The Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) will be announcing the Farmers of Color Network Beginning Farmer grant round in March 2024. Farmers who identify as a person of color may apply for the grant if you have less than three years of experience as a principal operator and are committed to owning and operating viable, sustainable farm businesses. This grant is open to farmers living in the Southeastern U.S. Learn more.

For Your Customers: How AGW Certifications Earn Your Trust, and Why It Matters

You work hard to produce food for your customers and communities—and to earn your AGW certification. If you’re looking for an easy way to let your customers know why AGW labels are some of the most trustworthy and transparent labels out there, this blog post is great for sharing.

Featured Resource: Farm-to-Farm Sales

AGW’s Farm-to-Farm Sales is our space for AGW-certified farmers and ranchers to place advertisements for livestock, forage or feed, farm equipment—or even to lease pasture for grazing. The service is free and new entries are added regularly. Learn more and place an ad.

News from the AGW family

• New Hope Network features the Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW label in “17 CPG certifications worthy of natural foods retailers’ trust.”

• Tasting Table features Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW Truly Grass Fed Cheese as the #1 cheese on their list in “14 Popular Cheese Brands, Ranked.”

• iBerkshires.com features River and Rail Farms in Hoosick Falls, NY in “Hoosick Falls Farm Awarded Animal Welfare Certifications.”

• Rutland Herald features Certified Animal Welfare Approved baby goats at Blue Ledge Farm in “ Kidding around.”

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