We’re sharing some important announcements and great press this week! Please read on to see how you can contribute feedback for AGW’s proposed standard amendments (part of our regular standards review), apply for a label assistance grant (now extended and available to producers more than once), farm planning resources and great press about AGW-certified American Cheese Society award winners and the Certified Regenerative by AGW program in Forbes. Thank you for reading, and please be in touch with questions or comments.

Forbes Magazine Feature

The Certified Regenerative by AGW program and California Olive Ranch were featured in a recent Forbes article, How California Olive Oil Producers Are Adopting Regenerative Agriculture. California Olive Ranch’s company-managed farms are the first olive farms in North America to be certified under the Certified Regenerative by AGW program, bringing more than 4,600 acres under verified regenerative production.

Be on the lookout: AGW’s 2025 Producer Survey

Our annual producer survey is one way that we check in with farmers in our network (both certified or not) about ways we can better meet your needs through our services, content, marketing materials and more. This year’s survey is coming your way soon. We invite you to take five minutes to share your input, and thanks in advance.

Labeling Assistance Grants EXTENDED through end of 2025

AGW’s Labeling Assistance Grants have been extended through the end of 2025, and producers can apply more than once. These grants support producers in the process of incorporating AGW logos on their products—including covering label printing costs, branded egg carton purchases, slaughter plant fees for adding AGW logos to your label, and more. Please note these grants are only available for animal products holding AGW certifications marketed in Canada and the U.S. Operations must be certified and in good standing to receive funding, and funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Marketing Services Coordinator, Callie Casteel, at callie for information on how to apply.

Featured Resource: Farming in Uncertain Times

Most farmers already know how to weather storms—both literal and figurative. How do you decide what to do when faced with unexpected challenges? In a time like this, the most powerful tool you have is a plan—one that is flexible, honest, and grounded in your unique situation. Making difficult decisions for the future takes discipline, but it is also a necessity. Read more in our recent blog post, Farming in Uncertain Times.

In the Media

• WCIA news featured Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery in Champaign, IL in “Champaign’s Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery wins big at American Cheese Society Competition

• Salish Current featured Alluvial Farms in Everson, WA in “Farm models land stewardship, animal welfare.”

• Georgia Recorder featured A Greener World in “Georgia lawmaker says he may push for state verification of farmers’ grass-fed beef claims.”

• The Denver Post featured Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch in Cortez, CO in “Family-friendly adventure awaits at historic Colorado guest ranches

• Discover Airdrie featured Providence Lane Homestead in Rocky View County, Alberta in “Two Rocky View farms open to public for Alberta Open Farm Days

• Adirondack Explorer featured Blue Pepper Farm in Jay, NY in “As interest in agroforestry grows in Northern New York, funding sources decrease.”

• The Courier-Tribune featured Master Blend Family Farms in Kenansville, NC in “Barbecue festival drawing big-name chefs and pitmasters.”

• AgProud featured Rocking Chair Ranch in Macon, GA in “Managing work-life balance on the ranch.”

• 13 WMAZ featured Rocking Chair Ranch in Macon, GA in “Georgia farmers looking for clarity in beef labeling for consumer trust.”

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