Season’s Greetings! This is our last farmer update for the year, so we want to take one more opportunity to wish you and your families a warm and joyful holiday season. We are proud of the milestones and progress we made this year, outlined in our 2024 Impact Report, and we thank you for your support in these successes. We hope all the very best things for you in the new year and we’re looking forward to our continued work together. Please read on for important reminders and final updates for 2024.

REMINDER: Year End Office Hours

A Greener World offices will be closed for the holidays Monday, December 23rd through Wednesday, January 1st. Emails and voicemails will be checked periodically, and if you need immediate assistance during this time, please call 800-373-8806.

Grant Opportunity: Apply for a Fund-a-Farmer Grant from FACT

Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is now accepting Fund-a-Farmer Grant applications. Welfare Improvement Grants of up to $3,000 are available for farmers wanting to improve and expand pasture for their animals, as well as those who are seeking or who already hold Certified Animal Welfare Approved certification. FACT is also awarding one Systems Change and Innovation Grant of $10,000. The application deadline is Sunday, January 5th. Learn more and apply online.

Your Support This Giving Season

The end of year giving season is essential for non-profits like ours as we focus on fundraising efforts. We’d be so grateful for your help in reaching a wider audience—for example, by sharing our social media posts or encouraging your friends and family to donate to our work. Your support, especially in sharing our work with your networks, plays a vital role in spreading awareness and amplifying our impact. Thank you!

In the News

• Big Picture Farm in Townshend, VT was featured by Lifehacker in “The Best Edible Gifts to Give for the Holidays.”

• Wendy Johnson at Joia Food and Fiber Farm in Charles City, IA was featured by  Sand County Foundation as the winner of the 2024 Aldo Leopold Conservation Award.

• Green Dirt Farm in Weston, MO was featured by The Pitch KC in “Green Dirt on Oak serves up the shortest path from farm-to-table.”

• Clean Plates features Cahokia Rice in McClure, IL in “9 Food Trends Dietitians are Watching for 2025.”

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.