The way we farm and eat can have a profoundly positive impact on the planet we share. As Earth Day approaches, we are excited to share that we will be launching a special campaign on April 22nd to support the update of our indispensable guide, Food Labels Exposed. This guide has been a trusted tool for consumers since its latest major update in 2018 (and the many years prior), providing clarity on the often-confusing terms and claims found on food packaging. But in this rapidly evolving food system, things have changed! New labels, tweaks to existing ones (some good, some not so good)—and we need to update our guide to make sure that consumers are armed with the latest information. If you’d like to support this project by spreading the word with your network, be on the lookout for shareable social media posts. If you’re interested in giving a monetary gift of support, you can do so here. Donations of $10 and up will be on the early notification list as the first to know when the new guide is available!

Thank you for reading. Below you’ll find updates from AGW about HPAI, a call for submissions for upcoming magazine articles and all the news from the AGW family of farmers.

HPAI Detection in Livestock

AGW’s technical team has been monitoring the confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic livestock—most recently confirmed in dairy cattle herds. It is important for producers to have strong biosecurity measures in place to ensure the safety of their livestock. Producers in the U.S. can follow the USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service for updated information and their biosecurity recommendations. Producers in Canada, please see this page from the Government of Canada. For resources on implementing health plans that include biosecurity, visit our Farm Templatesand Plans page for a downloadable template.

REMINDER: Sustainable Farming magazine

The Spring 2024 issue of AGW’s Sustainable Farming magazine is ready to view online. This issue includes articles on regenerative viticulture, tips for hosting on-farm events, labeling and soil health. We hope you enjoy it!

Call for Submissions: Sustainable Farming opinion pieces

Share your voice in AGW’s Sustainable Farming magazine! info. We will do our best to read all submissions promptly, and we’ll be in touch if we’re able to use your submission. Join us in shaping the conversation on sustainable agriculture and contribute to the leading publication in the field!

In the News

• Great British Life features Taw River Dairy in Devon, UK in “Behind the scenes at Taw River Dairy near Okehampton.”

• Bates College features Blue Ledge Farm in Salisbury, VT in “Bates alumni in the eclipse’s path are totally ready for their moment without the sun.”

• Kansas City Business Journal features Green Dirt Farm in Weston, MO in “Hoffman opens Green Dirt on Oak in the Crossroads” and The Pitch KC features the farm in “KC Sipps: First Friday eats, Green Dirt Farm expands to Crossroads.”

• The Western Producer features Spray Creek Ranch in Lillooet, BC in “Manitoba, B.C. name outstanding young farmers for 2024.”

• Sandhills Sentinel features Master Blend Family Farm in Kenansville, NC in “Pinehurst Barbecue Festival unveils new culinary experience at SCC.”

• The Chronicle features Sasquatch Family Farms in Toledo, WA in “Pigs at Sasquatch Family Farms in Toledo are Certified Animal Welfare Approved.”

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