This week we’re sharing news about upcoming events (hope to see some of you there!), two grant opportunities and a reminder for certified producers about getting your products in our holiday roundup. The days are getting shorter, but just as full. Please let us know if we can be of assistance in the weeks ahead. Thanks for reading.

Upcoming Events: AGW in WY and PA

AGW will be on the go and a part of 2 events in the next month. The first is the The Wyoming Food Coalition’s annual conference in Riverton, WY, November 13-15th. AGW will be speaking about certification programs as part of the event and talking with interested farmers and ranchers. After that, we will be at The Beyond Grass & Grain workshop on December 5th at the Rodale Institute in Kutztown, PA. This full-day session is aimed at pig and poultry farmers who are interested in integrating trees into their operations—for shade, fodder, and protein-rich crops—and learning how to move “beyond grass (and grain)” into tree-based systems. Let us know if we’ll see you at either of these events!

Holiday Product Promotion

AGW-certified producers, if you’re offering seasonal specials, gift baskets, or other holiday-related AGW-certified products, we’d love to help promote them. To be included in AGW’s holiday roundup, please send the following to AGW’s Marketing Services Coordinator by 11/17:

• Product name + description
• Price
• Purchase details
• Photo (optional)

Grant Opportunity: FACT’s Fund-a-Farmer Grants

Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is now accepting Fund-a-Farmer Grant applications. Welfare Improvement Grants of up to $3,500 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 Saturday, January 3rd. Learn more and apply online.

Labeling Grants Reminder

AGW’s Labeling Assistance Grants are extended through 2025—and now AGW-certified producers can apply for more than $500 or more than once! These grants help cover costs like label printing, branded egg cartons, slaughter plant logo fees, custom labels and more. Available to AGW-certified producers in the U.S. & Canada (first-come, first-served). Questions? Email callie

Fall Magazine Available Online

Don’t miss the Fall issue of Sustainable Farming magazine, which is now available online and free for everyone to read on our website here. Explore the latest news, farmer features, insights from the AGW community and more.

In the Media

• Cuisine Noir featured Willowbrook Farms in MI in “Willowbrook Farms Spotlights First Generation Farming in Michigan.”

• Lancaster Farming featured Apple Valley Creamery in PA in “Announcing the winners of Lancaster Farming’s Farmers Choice Awards” and “Apple Valley Creamery: Direct-marketing dairy delivers milk and success.”

• The Packer featured Kreher Family Farms in NY in “Sprouts Debuts Certified Regenerative Squash.”

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