Modern Farmer

AUGUST 16, 2024

Farm Forward recently published a major investigative report detailing systematic animal suffering and consumer fraud at Alexandre Family Farm—a leading large-scale organic dairy company with “well over 9,000 head of cattle,” according to co-owner Blake Alexandre—whose products are covered in certification labels.

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Agwired

JANUARY 29, 2025

Recognizing the vital role that four-legged friends often play on family farms and ranches, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year contest several years ago now a popular feature of the American Farm Bureau Federations Convention.

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Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

(Photography by Lena Beck) Animal Welfare Approved: This certification is not administered by a governmental body but by the nonprofit A Greener World. This certification is only provided to small independent or family farms, and the AGW does not charge a fee to award this certification, making it unique among certification standards.

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Agwired

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The announcement represents the next step toward conducting complete nationwide surveillance under the NMTS and continues to build on measures taken by USDA and its federal and state partners since the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in dairy cattle was first detected in March 2024.

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Agwired

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Ethan Lane moderates panel of NCBA policy specialists The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Executive Committee last week approved the organization’s policy priorities for the year which focus on advocating for the reauthorization of the Farm Bill, protecting cattle producers from federal regulatory overreach, and defending the U.S.

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Agwired

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

San Antonio, Texas, will host CattleCon 2025 , the largest cattle industry event in the country, Feb. The bus will offer fresh, local, healthy food to the public, including many families experiencing food insecurity, at pay-what-you-can prices. Smithfield’s donation brings Ripe for Revival’s fleet up to a total of five buses.

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Agwired

AUGUST 7, 2023

Poultry & Egg Association is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. The award recognizes exemplary environmental stewardship by family farmers engaged in poultry and egg production. We welcome his wealth of experience in, and knowledge of, American beef from farm to fork.

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