Thanks to everyone who completed our 2025 producer survey. We are reading responses, analyzing results and will soon share big picture takeaways and how we will feed your input into our plans for 2026. We know it takes time from your full days to consider and report your feedback, and we are grateful for it. Please read on for more news and updates from the AGW program.

New Issue of Sustainable Farming Now Available

The Fall 2025 issue of AGW’s Sustainable Farming magazine has arrived, packed with essential insights for farmers and advocates of sustainable, high-welfare livestock production. This issue covers greenwashing and how certification can help to avoid it, updates on the reformat of the regenerative program standards, pasture weaning best practices and more. Check out this great, free resource!

New Regen Announcement: Kreher Family Farms Winter Squash in Select Sprouts Locations

Sprouts Farmers Market is now offering certified regenerative squash from Kreher Family Farms, a fourth-generation family farm rooted in Western New York. The farm’s winter squash varieties are Certified Regenerative by AGW and available this fall at 85 Sprouts locations throughout the Southeast. Learn more.

Grant Opportunity: Southern SARE Producer Grants, Deadline 12/5

Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) is offering Producer Grants for farmers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Producer Grants enable farmers and ranchers to test a sustainable agriculture idea using a field trial, on-farm demonstration, marketing initiative, or other technique. Learn more about the grants and how to apply here.

Shop AGW Signage

With fall CSA signups and farmers markets gearing up for the holidays, make sure you’re showing off your AGW certifications. Our signage makes it easy, with metal signs for Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW, Certified Non-GMO by AGW along with a vinyl Certified Animal Welfare by AGW banner perfect for displays. Place your order online or by calling 541-526-1119.

In the News

• National Geographic featured Wendy Johnson of Jóia Food & Fiber Farm in Charles City, IA in “The family farmers regenerating the soil of America’s heartland.”

• All Otsego featured Painted Goat Farm in Garrattsville, NY in “Local Foods Local Spirits Celebrates the Region’s Bounty, Chefs.”

• Seattle Times featured Lost Peacock Creamery in Olympia, WA in “New Beacon Hill Cheese shop debuts from a world-class expert.”

• Monocle Radio featured Maison Mirabeau in La Garde Freinet, France in “How winemakers in the south of France are turning rose into a year-round wine.”

• USA Rice featured Gerard Farms in McClure, IL in “Illinois: The Prairie State touts its U.S. rice production.”

• News 9 featured Staples Farm in Harrah, OK in “How the ‘Save our Bacon Act’ impacts Oklahoma farmers.”

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