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ANIMAL WELFARE APPROVED BY AGW
THE LABEL:
WHAT IS IT?
Certified Animal
Welfare Approved is
a food label found on
animal products such
as meats, cheeses, and
eggs. It is regulated by
A Greener World.
OUR RATING:
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THE GOOD:
THE BAD:
The most comprehensive
animal welfare standards.
Strict breeding, housing,
feeding, and care standards
are specific to each species.
Only independently-owned
farms may participate.
THE WHY:
This label may not be widely
available at grocery stores.
Significant costs are required
for farms to achieve certification
for this label.
Protects animal welfare
from birth to death
SHOULD I BUY?
All animals on the
property are raised to
the same standards
Defends independent
family farms
This is one of the most comprehensive animal welfare labels on the market. It not only
protects welfare from birth to death but regulates everything from feed to housing to
breeding. Meanwhile, this label protects independent farmers and encourages longterm
change. This is a label you can trust at your local grocery store.
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