The seasons are changing, and we know you are making preparations for the months ahead. Last week we attended an international natural foods tradeshow where current geopolitical dynamics in agriculture were a hot topic. While there is new uncertainty in the sector, we’re grateful for our friends and colleagues across the globe and look forward to continuing to connect local, regional and global supply chains based on transparency and sustainability. This update includes recent news, technical resources and an update on AGW merchandise for AGW-certified laying hen producers. Please be in touch if you have questions or comments along with any ways we can support you in the coming season.

Certification News: First Olive Farms in North America Certified Regenerative by A Greener World

California Olive Ranch (COR)-managed farms are now Certified Regenerative by AGW, bringing more than 4,600 acres of olive trees in Northern California under verified regenerative certification. The announcement marks an important step of the company’s ambitious multi-year transition to certified regenerative practices. Learn more.

RAFI: Farmers Need Your Voice Now

Tomorrow, Friday, March 14, is the deadline for the U.S. Senate to vote on whether to avoid a government shutdown, and whether to address the funding freeze that is impacting farmers and agricultural organizations (including ours). You can learn more and take action with our friends and partners at RAFI by contacting members of Congress to demand they step up and protect our farmers and communities from further harm and economic uncertainty.

AGW-branded Egg Carton Announcement

If you raise AGW-certified laying hens and purchase our branded egg cartons, please note that our inventory on the info.

Featured Resource: The Farmyard Connection

Diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans—known as zoonotic diseases—are in the news with increasing frequency, and for good reason. Learn more about zoonotic diseases in this blog post, originally written by Jennifer Gravley, DVM for Sustainable Farming magazine. You can seek further guidance on managing specific disease risks through your provincial ministry of agriculture or state department of agriculture.

In the News

• The Organic & Non-GMO Report features Certified Regenerative by AGW in “Demand for regenerative certification “has been overwhelming.”

• Journal of Food Law & Policy features standards for Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW starting on page 137.

• Consumer Reports features Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW in “How to Shop for Safer, Healthier Meat.”

• Civil Eats features Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW and Certified Regenerative by AGW in “Egg Prices Are Soaring. Are Backyard Chickens the Answer?“

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