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USDA’s guidance on meat labeling: still voluntary, alas.

Food Politics

Animal Welfare Claims Breed Claims Diet Claims Living or Raising Conditions Claims Negative Antibiotic Use Claims Negative Hormone Use Claims Source and Traceability Claims Organic Claims Environment-Related Claims It says: Animal-raising claims, such as “Raised Without Antibiotics,” “Grass-Fed” and Free-Range,” and environment-related claims, such (..)

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What’s in a Name? Food Labels, Explained

Modern Farmer

Do you know what “cage-free” means? How about “free range”? Pasture-raised”? Photography by Lena Beck) Free Range: This means that the animal spends part of its time outside, uncaged. Farms must provide proof to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service of free-range conditions.

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Can Virtual Fences Help More Ranchers Adopt Regenerative Grazing Practices?

Civil Eats

Some roam through pastures testing bunches of fescue, a cool-season grass, for the sweetness the frost brings. This herd, however, is not quite as free-range as it appears. Virtual fencing is gaining traction in American agriculture because it can save farmers time and money.

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How to make your own Livestock or Animal Feeds

Farmbrite

Animal Feed Recipes for Chicken, Cattle, Sheep, Goat, and Pig Feed Raising livestock can be a rewarding experience, whether you're doing it for fun, food, or as a full-time agricultural business. Free-Range Supplements : If hens are free-range, they may eat bugs, greens, and other natural supplements, slightly reducing feed intake.

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Pro Tips for Livestock Health, Care, and Wellness

Farmbrite

These practices encompass a range of strategies, including proper nutrition, regular health monitoring, and humane handling techniques, all aimed at creating a supportive environment for livestock. Try to control non-resident stray dogs and or cats Reduce contact with free-ranging wildlife including birds, waterfowl, and mammals.

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Taking Your Chickens’ Eggs to Market

Farmbrite

If your eggs are organic or free-range, be sure to communicate it! Feel free to have signage that sings the praises of the egg’s taste and quality. Or specialty products, such as organic, pasture raised or omega-3 eggs. A little personality goes a long way too. You probably can’t compete on price with the supermarket.

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Soil for Water Video Case Studies

ATTRA

The project aimed to highlight distinct and diverse farms of Virginia’s agricultural community through a narrative inquiry framework. This project material is based upon work that is funded and supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this video, Brent shares who (i.e.,

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