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Update on COVID-19: G.A.P. Certification Activities
This is an update to the blog that we posted earlier this week on COVID-19’s impact on GAP certification activities. In an effort to help with increased demands on the…
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Our Label
G.A.P.’s Animal Welfare Certified food labeling program also means that animals are raised without the use of antibiotics, added hormones, or animal by-products. The higher the number, the more the animal’s environment mimics its natural environment.
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Our Scope
We work with many partners to link G.A.P. certified supply with consumer demand.
FARMS & RANCHES
We work with farms to implement our G.A.P. standards.
We work with farms to implement our G.A.P. standards.
RETAILERS
These partners carry and market G.A.P. certified meat, eggs, and other licensed products in their stores.
These partners carry and market G.A.P. certified meat, eggs, and other licensed products in their stores.
MANUFACTURERS & PROCESSING PLANTS
Processors have to be certified to package G.A.P. ingredients for bulk or retail purchase.
Processors have to be certified to package G.A.P. ingredients for bulk or retail purchase.
RESTAURANTS & FOOD SERVICE
These establishments support G.A.P.’s mission by using G.A.P. certified ingredients in their menu offerings.
These establishments support G.A.P.’s mission by using G.A.P. certified ingredients in their menu offerings.
PRODUCTS & BRANDS
Through our Labeled Product Authorization (LPA) program, brands use G.A.P. certified products and label their product with our seal.
Through our Labeled Product Authorization (LPA) program, brands use G.A.P. certified products and label their product with our seal.
CORPORATE PARTNERS
As G.A.P. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, our corporate partners support our program through monetary donations.
As G.A.P. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, our corporate partners support our program through monetary donations.
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Pet parents, see our new list of G.A.P. brands that ship directly, including these #petfood brands @openfarmpet @tenderandtruepet @onlynaturalpet →→→ Details here: globalanimalpartnership.org/covid-19. #MakeItGAP #petfood #catfood #dogfood #pettreats #humanelyraised #organicpetfood #naturalpetfood #dogs #cats #petparent #dosomegood #tenderandtruepet #onlynaturalpet
Looking for some #CookingAtHome Inspiration?
With a shelter-in-place order, it's a great time to unleash your inner chef! We thought you could use a little "meal-spiration", so our G.A.P. team has curated a few of our favorites to share. 'Tis the season for Corned Beef & Cabbage globalanimalpartnership.org/corned-beef-cabbage. And this Crockpot White Chicken Chili https://globalanimalpartnership.org/crockpot-white-chicken-chili may just be your new favorite dish. Whatever you choose, we hope you enjoy these meal ideas. #MakeItGAP #meat #humanelyraised #brisket #beef #chicken #quarantinerecipes #quarantinelife #quarantinefood #comfortfood #Springrecipes #Spring #StayHome #mealideas #dinnerideas #familydinner
Thank you to our Partners!
These are uncertain and stressful times for all of us. To everyone involved in the agriculture and food supply chains, from farmers to retailers, thank you for all that you do.
As businesses and communities are closing to promote social distancing and flatten the curve, the G.A.P. team is also working remotely and, with the help of our Certifier partners, have suspended travel for auditors until further notice. However, we have adjusted quickly and our third-party Certifiers are now conducting audits remotely.
For more information about how we are handling remote activities, please visit this COVID-19 page on our website, globalanimalpartnership.org/covid-19. Many thanks for your continued support. #MakeItGAP #agriculture #meat #eggs #agrifood #meatbiz #meatindustry #humanelyraised #inthistogether #thankyoufarmers #thankyougrocers
#MakeItGAP Recipe | Mini Swedish meatballs (using any type of ground meat you like - pork, turkey, beef, chicken, lamb, bison) with mashed potatoes is the comfort food you NEED this weekend!
Get the recipe here →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/swedish-meatballs-mashed-potatoes, and comment below if you want to cook this at home during your quarantine time.
Photo source: spoonforkbacon.com; recipe adapted from spoonforkbacon.com. #CookingAtHome #Meatballs #Swedishmeatballs #meatrecipes #comfortfood #quarantinefood #recipes #familydinner #stayhome #minimeatballs
We want you to know that our partners, including farmers, brands and retailers, are working hard each day to keep supply coming.
We greatly appreciate our farmers who produce G.A.P. animal welfare certified meat and eggs, and everyone along the supply chain working relentlessly to get more products to the retail shelves during this challenging time. #MakeItGAP #humanelyraised #meat #eggs #groceryhaul #thankafarmer #cookathome #stayhome #quarantinelife #quarantine #cookingathome #thankyougrocers #inthistogether
See our new list →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/covid-19 of G.A.P. brands that ship directly, including these pet food brands. #MakeItGAP #petfood #pettreats #delivery #onlineshopping #pets #dogfood #catfood #humanelyraisedpetfood #quarantinelife
As always, we remain committed to supporting our partners through these challenging times. If you're looking for online options for groceries, we ask that you continue to support our farms and brand partners who sell G.A.P. Certified products online and deliver directly to your door.
Click here →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/covid-19 to see a list of our partners and links to their own online stores, and vote with your dollars to support producers committed to better animal welfare practices. #MakeItGAP #onlinegroceryshopping #grocerydelivery #meatbiz #meatbrands #inthistogether #humanelyraised #eggs #meat #quarantinelife #quarantinefood #onlineshopping #comfortfood #cookingathome #votewithyourdollars
#MakeItGAP Recipes | Want to make something a bit "springy," yet comforting?
Try this new #ComfortFood recipe, Crockpot White Chicken Chili →→→ https://globalanimalpartnership.org/crockpot-white-chicken-chili. Make a big batch this week, then freeze and save what's leftover to have on hand for a quick & easy meal later.
What are you cooking during this time at home? Any freezer-friendly or big batch recipes you've been making or plan to make? #chickenrecipes #chicken #pastureraised #humanelyraised #quarantinelife #quarantinefood #cookingathome #recipes #dinnerideas #freezerfood #springfood #springrecipes #avocado
#MakeItGAP Recipe Roundup | Double tap this gram if you need more #ComfortFood in your life right now!
We've rounded up some of our favorite meat comfort food recipes to make your #QuarantineLife a bit more bearable. - Slow cooker chicken & dumplings - Best beef stew - Bacon tomato soup - Cauliflower beef meatloaf - Chicken pot tater tot casserole
See these recipes, and more, at globalanimalpartnership.org/recipes, or see the 'recipes' link in our bio. #slowcooker #meat #protein #freezermeals #mealprep #cookingathome #quarantine #quarantinefoods #recipes #humanelyraised #soups #stew
#MakeItGAP Recipes | What have you been cooking during this quarantine time? We're trying to make the most of this time by making lots of yummy foods.
Here's a delicious #ComfortFood recipe for Chicken Tater Tot Casserole →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/chicken-tater-tot-casserole (or see the 'recipes' link in our bio.) Look for the G.A.P. animal welfare label when purchasing chicken at the grocery store (if you're able to go,) or online. #chickenrecipes #comfortfoodrecipes #humanelyraised #cookingathome #quarantinelife #quarantine #covid19 #coronavirus #farmanimalwelfare #cozyfood #casserole #recipes #healthyrecipes #chicken #pastureraised #tatertot
We need a good excuse to celebrate something fun, don't we? Luckily, today is St. Patrick's Day. 🍀
While we're cooped up at home, we've had a corned beef brisket simmering in the slow cooker.
Get our recipe, Corned Beef & Cabbage, here →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/corned-beef-cabbage. How are you celebrating St. Patty's Day at home? #MakeItGAP #humanelyraised #beef #cornedbeef #brisket #beefbrisket #StPatricksDay #Irishfood #Irishcuisine #StPattysDay #celebrateathome #cookingathome #familymeal #quarantinefood #quanratinerecipes #recipes #meatrecipes #slowcooker #crockpot #luckyfood
G.A.P. is working to support our dedicated farmers and suppliers who continue to raise animals and bring food to our table during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We hope that together the collective effort around the globe will successfully minimize the impact of this global emergency. We’re all in this together. #COVID19 #Coronavirus
G.A.P. Partner Spotlight | @JoyceFarms
A G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified chicken and beef producer since 2012, Joyce Farms was started in 1962 by Alvin Joyce and is still a family-owned business today.
Alvin’s son, Ron Joyce, and Ron’s two sons, Ryan and Stuart, lead the company today and are dedicated to providing chefs, butchers, and, ultimately, consumers with the finest, most flavorful meats raised humanely on family farms.
Joyce Farms’ headquarters is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and most of their partner farms are located in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia. Joyce Farms specializes in raising old-world heritage breeds, like their coveted Poulet Rouge® Heritage Chicken from France, and Aberdeen Angus Heritage Cattle from Scotland. Both are raised to G.A.P.’s Pasture Raised/Step 4 animal welfare standards, which means they are raised in a pasture-centered environment with plenty of space and no antibiotics or growth stimulants. In addition, Joyce Farms prides themselves on regenerative agriculture processes, like planned rotational grazing, no chemicals or pesticides added to the soil, and no tillage.
Thank you Ron, Ryan and Stuart for your commitment to farm animal welfare! https://joyce-farms.com #MakeItGAP #JoyceFarms #WinstonSalem #NCfarms #thankafarmer #knowyourfarmer #meetthefarmer #knowyourfood #grassfed #pastureraised #buybettermeat #beef #beefcattle #chicken #chickenfarm #freerange
G.A.P. Partner Spotlight | @BrasstownBeef
This week we’re proud to recognize another G.A.P. Certified partner, Brasstown Beef. They have earned G.A.P.’s Pasture Raised / Step 4 animal welfare certification for their beef cattle operation since 2012. Brasstown Beef started back in the late 1700’s when the Whitmire Family started raising cattle in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, and the family has focused on pasture-raised beef ever since. In 1998, Brasstown’s owner, Steve Whitmire, made the decision to take the family farm from a commercial cattle operation of mixed breeds to a seed stock operation consisting of Angus and Braunvieh (a Swiss breed), carefully breeding and selecting bulls of the highest quality for sale to other farmers who augment the company’s supply chain with their calves sired by Brasstown bulls. They use a GrowSafe feed intake system to measure and select breeding stock that require less grass/feed per pound, which results in a reduced carbon footprint. They also use ultrasound to ensure that their cattle produce the highest quality beef with the least waste fat. This attention to detail results in a consistency of flavor and tenderness that draws notable customers like the Biltmore Estate, Bern’s Steakhouse in Tampa (the #1 rated steakhouse in the US), Whole Foods Market Southern Region stores, and countless foodservice and farm-to-table restaurants in the Southeast. Steve and Brasstown Beef believe that their award-winning beef is the result of the best genetics and nutrition, combined with the animals being humanely cared for in a sustainable environment, the bedrock of who they are and how they operate. Thank you for your commitment to farm animal welfare! #MakeItGAP #pastureraised #grassfed #beef #NCbeef #NCFarm #thankafarmer #knowyourfarmer #knowyourfood #humanelyraisedbeef #humanelyraised #BrasstownBeef
#MakeItGAP Recipes | Next Tuesday is St. Patrick's Day. In addition to wearing green, don't forget to make an Irish recipe.
We'll be making this meaty recipe, Corned Beef & Cabbage, to celebrate #StPatricksDay →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/corned-beef-cabbage (or see the recipes link in our bio.) Look for the G.A.P. animal welfare label at the grocery store when you buy corned beef brisket. #brisket #beef #cornedbeef #cornedbeefrecipes #beefrecipes #recipes #Irishfood #Irelandcuisine #Irishcuisine #Irishrecipes #humanelyraised #grassfedbeef #organicbeef #healthyrecipes #mealideas #dinnerideas #luckyfood #foodholidays
