Food Politics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The USDA announces updated guidelines for substantiating claims on meat and poultry labels in these categories. A study conducted by researchers and policy experts at George Washington University found 20% of cattle marketed as “raised without antibiotics” to have been treated with antibiotics.

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Free Range Poultry Pasture Marketing 166

Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Do you know what “cage-free” means? How about “free range”? Cage Free: This term refers to poultry that is allowed to roam indoors without cages and have access to food and water. Photography by Lena Beck) Free Range: This means that the animal spends part of its time outside, uncaged.

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Food Free Range Pasture Poultry 100

Sustainable Food Trust

JULY 26, 2023

About once a month, I gulp when I pay £24 or thereabouts for my bird, which justifies its steep price tag because it is reared to the strictest legal ‘traditional’ and truly free-range standard, a slow-maturing variety fed on pasture and cereals, killed at 81 days. There are at least 1,000 intensive poultry units throughout the UK.

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Poultry Agroecology Pasture Food 52

Farmbrite

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Ensure that equipment and clothing used around livestock are sanitized and free from contaminants further reducing the risk of spreading pathogens. 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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Livestock Manure Farming Farming 88

ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Sheep and cattle are their primary livestock, but they also have layers for eggs. They have also raised other livestock and poultry through the years. Sarah and Ralph raise cattle, chickens, produce, blackberries, hogs, cows, and more as they continue to look to add value and diversify their operation.

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Cattle Pasture Poultry Farming 52