This week, we’re sharing two grant opportunities, a new blog post, as well as an upcoming virtual summit highlighting AGW’s insights on sustainability certifications and using them to communicate value to your customers. Thank you for reading, and please be in touch with any questions, comments or ways we can be of help to you in the season ahead.

Virtual Summit: Supply Chain Sustainability Stories, 9/18 11:30am EDT

As both suppliers and brands evaluate their current systems and rethink their supply chains, there is much to consider. An upcoming Supply Chain Sustainability Stories Virtual Summit dives into understanding values-oriented consumers and creating models for sustainable supply chains. AGW’s Emily Moose will join other industry experts and present on the topic of sustainability certifications and how to communicate their value. Learn more and register here.

Grant Opportunity FOR CA, CO, WA and OR Producers: Restore Grants

Zero Foodprint is currently offering up to $25,000 for farmers in California, Colorado, Washington and Oregon implementing climate-smart, regenerative practices. Learn more and apply here.

Labeling Assistance Grants: UPDATED TIMELINE AND AWARD AMOUNTS

AGW’s Labeling Assistance Grants have been extended through the end of 2025, and producers can apply more than once (or for more than $500). 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. Grants are 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: Chewing it Over

A recent paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences—one of the most widely cited scientific journals—claims that emissions from grass-fed beef are higher than those of industrial U.S. beef and plant and animal alternatives. Ridge Shinn, a grassfed beef pioneer, grazing advocate and author of Grass-Fed Beef for a Post-Pandemic World believes this study falls short and leaves out critical considerations. Read more in “Chewing it Over.”

AGW in the News

• Crane Dance Farm in Middleville, MI was featured in Revue’s “Get Out: Chewing the Scenery.”

• Rocking Chair Ranch in Forsyth, GA was featured in Ag Proud’s “Managing Work Life Balance on the Ranch.”

• Master Blend Family Farms in Kenansville, NC was featured in The Pilot’s “2025 Pinehurst Barbecue Festival.”

• Startup CPG named AGW-certified El Nacho a finalist in their 2025 Shelfie Awards for their ¡Yo Piña! Pineapple BBQ Tortilla Chips made with Certified Non-GMO by AGW corn.

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