Food Labels 101 Masterguide

CERTIFIED GRASSFED BY AGW
THE LABEL:
WHAT IS IT?
Certified Grassfed
by AGW is a food
label found on animal
products such as beef,
bison, goat, sheep, and
dairy. It is regulated by
A Greener World.
OUR RATING:
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THE GOOD:
THE BAD:
All animals are raised on a
100% grass and forage diet.
Farms using this label must also
follow AGW welfare guidelines.
which protect animal welfare.
There are significant costs
involved in certification for
this label.
Not widely available at
grocery stores.
All participating farms must be
independently owned.
THE WHY:
Defends independent
family farms
SHOULD I BUY?
Pasture raised meat
may have a lower
carbon-footprint than
factory-farmed meat
Protects animal welfare
from birth to death
This label goes far beyond industry norms to protect animal welfare, the environment,
and independent farmers. This matters more than ever in the corporately dominated
chemical-dependent agicultural world. When shopping, this is a label you can trust for
any and all grassfed meats.
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