Take Action! Support the organic animal welfare rule
Take Action!New rule to protect the integrity of the organic label is at risk.Send a message to the USDA today to support the organic animal welfare rule 1 In January 2017, the U.S. Department of...
View ArticleGlobal Animal Partnership Label Reviews
Global Animal Partnership 1 The Global Animal Partnership (GAP) certification program is comprised of a series of step levels, each corresponding to a set of animal welfare standards. The rigor of...
View ArticleWhat does “Pesticide Free” mean?
"Pesticide Free" 1 Reducing pesticide use is an important component of a sustainable food system, but as a labeling claim, “pesticide free” is not trustworthy. The Food and Drug Administration does...
View ArticleStretching your dollar – how to fit organic produce in your budget
Stretching Your DollarHow to fit organic produce in your budget 1 Stretching Your Dollar How To Fit Organic Produce in Your Budget Organic food is better for your health and that of the environment....
View ArticleHow can you tell if grocery produce is organic?
How To Tell Whether Grocery Produce Is Organic 1 How To Tell Whether Grocery Produce Is Organic Locating the word “organic” or the USDA Organic seal on a label of packaged food is simple: The word...
View ArticleWhat does Humanely Raised mean?
"Humanely Raised" 1 What it meansThe claim suggests that animals used to produce the meat, poultry, dairy, or eggs were treated humanely from birth to slaughter, on farms that provide decent living...
View ArticleCertified Naturally Grown
1 What this seal means:The seal means that the farm meets the Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) standards, which are based on the USDA organic standards for crops and livestock. These standards...
View ArticleOrganic is Non-GMO and More
1 What this seal means:This seal can be found on products that are certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). The seal conveys to consumers that the organic standards prohibit...
View ArticleWhat does “Shade Grown” mean?
"Shade Grown" 1 What it meansCoffee farms typically can cut many trees down in order to increase yields from coffee crops. “Shade grown” implies that the coffee was grown on farms that maintain tree...
View ArticleWorking Toward a Sustainable Food System
Working toward a sustainable food system What we do 1 Our current food system Our individual and collective health and well-being depend on the health of the natural environment. And the health of the...
View ArticleRainforest Alliance Certified
Meaningful 1 The Rainforest Alliance Certified seal means that some or all of the ingredients are sourced from farms that comply with the standards of the Sustainable Agriculture Network, which aims...
View ArticleOrganic is Always Non-GMO
1 The seal was developed by Organic Valley for use on foods sold and marketed under the Organic Valley and Organic Prairie brands, which are certified organic and also display the USDA Organic seal....
View ArticleFAIRTRADE
1 The FAIRTRADE seal means that one or more of the ingredients in the food product were produced in compliance with Fairtrade International standards that aim to address power imbalances in global...
View ArticleWhat does Vegetarian Fed mean
"Vegetarian Fed" 1 The labeling claim “vegetarian fed” means that the animals used to produce the meat, dairy, or eggs were fed a vegetarian diet with no animal products. In the absence of such a...
View ArticleWhat does Antibiotic Free mean?
"Antibiotic Free" 1 What this claim means The “antibiotic free” claim is not allowed on the label of meat and poultry products, which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The...
View ArticleCertified Pesticide Residue Free – SCS Global Services
1 The seal means that the food has been tested for pesticide residues, and that residues were below levels specified in the SCS Pesticide Residue Free Certification Standard. For a food to be...
View ArticleAnimal Welfare Egg Cartons
Egg carton labels that indicate chickens went outside What to look for 1 On Nov. 9, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would not implement a new rule that would have strengthened...
View ArticleTake action to defend organic standards
Take action to defend organic standards! Send a message to the USDA today to support the organic animal welfare rule 1 Last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized a new rule...
View ArticleWhy Organic Matters
Why the National Organic Program Matters for Consumers 1 The USDA Organic seal offers consumers access to a sustainable food system. Most farmers—conventional farmers—can give antibiotics and steroid...
View ArticleDo you care about animal welfare on organic farms?
Do you care about animal welfare on organic farms? 1 Find out which labels you should look for. When shopping for food, over half of consumers think about the farm animals raised for meat, dairy, and...
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