From panel presentations and new advocacy efforts to products and tools that make sales and market prep easier, there’s plenty happening across AGW’s network. We know a busy spring season is ahead, so please be in touch if there are ways we can help you in the coming weeks.

Industry Expert Panel on Consumer Demand

Our panel presentation from Expo West is now available to watch on our YouTube page! Featuring industry experts from A Greener World, SPINS, Whole Foods Market, and ASPCA, the discussion explores what’s driving sales growth in meat and dairy — from quality and sustainability to high-welfare and regenerative practices — and what it takes for brands to build consumer trust in today’s market. Against the backdrop of new dietary guidelines, the panel tackles whether products are truly delivering on consumer expectations and what’s at stake for those that fall short. Head to our YouTube channel to watch the full presentation here.

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 green egg cartons bundles (200 ct) is now fully restocked. Available in both green and blue (this color is limited in stock and will not be reordered), the cartons are available to order in AGW’s online store.

FACE Ag Network

Elizabeth Collins from AGW-certified Graceful Acres, LLC in Johnsonville, NY was recently welcomed as a farmer leading the FACE Ag Network (Farmers for Animals, Communities and the Environment), a national network led by and created for pasture-based livestock and poultry farmers dedicated to achieving meaningful policy reform to build a more humane and resilient food system. FACE is focused on providing the tools and resources to support farmers across the country as they tell their own stories and advocate for change at the local, state, and federal level. Interested in learning more? Visit the website to sign up for the mailing list or a March 31st webinar explaining how federal and state policies are impacting farms and to address questions about membership in the network.

Getting your market booth ready? Shop AGW Signage

Make sure your AGW certifications stand out at your farmers’ market booth this season! Our signage makes it easy, with metal signs for info) for assistance with custom design.

AGW in the News

• Congratulations, Lisa Kitt, of The Homestead in Alberta, Canada for being named a 2026 Women in Ag award winner from Agriculture Financial Services Corporation.

• Chambana Today featured Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery in Champaign, IL in “Babies and brunch returns to Prairie Fruits Farm this spring.”

• Offrange featured Greg Gunthorp of Gunthorp Farms in Lagrange, IN in “Hamstrung.”

• Los Angeles Times featured Leo Staples of Staples Farm in Harrah, OK in “China-backed Big Pork wants to override 63% of California voters. Even conservatives are mad.”

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