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WHY ANIMAL WELFARE?
63%
OF CONSUMERS LOOK FOR LABELS THAT CALL OUT HOW THE ANIMAL WAS RAISED WHEN PURCHASING MEAT
Global Animal Partnership SurveyMonkey Audience study, June 2018
46%
OF AMERICANS SAY THAT CLAIMS ON FOOD PRODUCTS HAVE A DIRECT INFLUENCE ON THEIR PURCHASE DECISION
Nielsen Shopper Trend survey from Label Insight, October 2018
93%
OF CONSUMERS SAY IT IS IMPORTANT FOR BRANDS AND MANUFACTURERS TO PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT’S IN FOOD AND HOW IT’S MADE
Food Management Institute (FMI) 2018 Transparency Study
Global Animal Partnership SurveyMonkey Audience study, June 2018
Nielsen Shopper Trend survey from Label Insight, October 2018
Food Management Institute (FMI) 2018 Transparency Study
Why G.A.P.?
Comprehensive Approach
G.A.P. develops and implements tiered standards for 8 farm animal species, impacting over 416 million animals annually.
Integrity
Every single farm is audited to our standards every 15 months.
Technical Knowledge
Our team not only have practical farm knowledge but also have advanced degrees in farm animal behavior and welfare.
Market Demand
Consumers are demanding that farm animals be raised in environments that promote higher welfare.
Marketing Support
When you are G.A.P. certified, you have access to resources to help you promote your operation in the press, online, across social media, and at trade shows.
Our Standards
G.A.P.’s comprehensive standards are truly unique. They are developed with the specific animal in mind, and reflect the latest research in agricultural science combined with achievable, practical application.
Beef
Bison
Chickens
Goats
Laying Hens
Pigs
Sheep
Turkey
STEPS TO GETTING YOUR FARM G.A.P. CERTIFIED
G.A.P. uses independent, third-party certifiers to audit our comprehensive standards and assign the appropriate animal welfare rating. Here are the 5 steps to getting your farm G.A.P. certified:
G.A.P. APPLICATION SUBMITTED
FARM PREPARES FOR INITIAL AUDIT
ON-SITE AUDIT PERFORMED BY CERTIFIER
G.A.P. ANIMAL WELFARE RATING ASSIGNED
STANDARDS MAINTAINED UNTIL NEXT AUDIT (15 MONTHS)
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If you're a football fan, you're probably still thinking about the playoff games you watched last weekend. Wow, what a weekend. (We see you, Josh Allen.) Planning to watch again this weekend? We have a recipe that's sure to please - jalapeno popper pigs in a blanket. Genius idea we found at Host the Toast and couldn't wait to share.
p.s. - you don't have to be a football fan to love these cocktail weenies masquerading as jalapeno poppers. Spicy cheesy meaty goodness. Yummmm.
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/jalepeno-popper-pigs-blanket/ (link in bio)
Bonus tip: you can make them with cut-up hot dogs, sausages, or whatever meat you're craving. Just don't forget to #MakeitGAP!
#recipeideas #hotdoglover #meatlover #jalapenopoppers #nflplayoffs #footballweekend #eatdrinkandbemerry
Driving change is hard. North American food production has been based on efficiency and yields. It's time to rethink how your food is raised. You're probably paying more for the G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified label on your favorite meat products, but that's because the producers are doing more. They're doing right by the animals - giving them more space to move around, constant access to food and water, added enrichments to allow them to be animals, proper indoor air quality, and outdoor access when the weather allows. Our tiered standards are based in science with the animals needs and wants at the center. When you vote with your wallet and raise your expectations around food production, you help us change the industry. There truly are no shortcuts to any place worth going. Help us make an impact. #MakeitGAP
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/donate/ (link in bio)
#drivingchange #noshortcuts #farmanimalwelfare #meatlabels #certificationmatters #lookforthelabel #makeanimpact
Looking for a hearty meal that is just as yummy as a leftover dish? Try this delicious Sausage Tomato Risotto. The stirring required to combine the broth with the rice and sausage is worth every minute. Just don't forget to #MakeitGAP when you shop for sausage.
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/sausage-tomato-risotto/ (link in bio)
#sausagelover #risotto #risottorecipe #winterrecipe #sausagerecipe #leftovers #pastalover #comfortfood
Yes, it's soup season. Instead of chicken noodle soup, try this delicious chicken tortellini soup. Mouth-watering and body-warming, you'll want to sit by the fire when you enjoy a bowl of this savory goodness. The added kale is heart healthy and vitamin rich. Just don't forget to #MakeitGAP when you shop for your chicken.
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/chicken-kale-tortellini-soup/ (link in bio)
#soupseason #chickensoup #soup #chickenrecipes #soupweather #souprecipe #souplover #chickenlover #mealideas #winterrecipes #soupson #soupoftheday #kale
It's #NationalMilkDay! Did you know G.A.P. recently developed and published animal welfare standards for Dairy Cattle? Our science-based, comprehensive standards are the most meaningful in the industry. We're working with our first group of dairy farms toward G.A.P. Certification, which is scheduled to be completed in the next few months. If you are a producer considering dairy animal welfare certification or a milk lover wanting to learn more, check out our Dairy Cattle standards here>>>>>
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/standards/dairy-cattle/. (link in bio)
#MakeitGAP #happymilkday #milkday #dairyfarming #dairylife #animalwelfare #certificationmatters
Committed to Whole 30 this January? Try this recipe for delicious breakfast bites. Cook the bacon and sausage (G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified, of course) with the peppers and onions in a skillet, then transfer the ingredients to a muffin pan and pour the eggs on top. Make them for the whole week and reheat them each morning. Breakfast solved. Just don't forget to #MakeitGAP!
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/whole30-potato-sausage-breakfast-bites/ (link in bio)
#breakfastrecipes #sausagelover #baconlover #easyrecipes #whole30 #healthyeating #cleaneating
It's Trivia Day! So, how about a little farm animal education? Do you know the difference between sheep and goats? Check out this popular blog on our website to learn how to spot the differences.
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/about/news/post/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-sheep-and-goats/ (link in bio)
#MakeitGAP #triviaday #trivia #didyouknow #nowyouknow #farmanimals #sheep #goats #certificationmatters
Happy 2022 everyone! Cheers to a new year filled with promise and possibilities. #MakeitGAP #happynewyear #happy2022 #newyearnewpossibilities
Yep, you guessed it. Reggie the Cowboy Elf is still at it. Today it's time to help get the corn to the grain elevator. Always lots to do on the farm! Most of the other elves are back at the North Pole, but not Reggie. He'll stick around until all of the work is done. Lots of time for hot cocoa and reindeer games later.
#MakeitGAP #ReggietheElf #elfontheshelf #cowboy #farming #grain #ranching #hardwork #thankafarmer
Ah, the tried-and-true tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Year's for health and prosperity. Time to amp up your recipe with some G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified bacon! Check out this delicious recipe for Hoppin' John and #MakeitGAP!
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/deep-south-hoppin-john/ (link in bio)
#baconlover #hoppinjohn #newyears #newyearstradition #prosperity #health #luck #blackeyedpeas #blackeyedpearecipe
As we wind down the year, we want to say thank you for following us, engaging with us, partnering with us, and supporting us all year. With your help we can impact the lives of more animals in 2022 and beyond. There are many ways you can continue to support our organization:
- Look for the G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified label when you shop for meat, eggs, and pet food
- Share and like our posts
- Tell a friend
- Join our e-newsletter list
- Encourage your grocery store to carry G.A.P. Certified products
- Make a tax-free donation to our organization on our website
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/donate/
We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. #HappyHolidays #HappyNewYear #MakeitGAP #thankyou #grateful
Are you inside feeling cozy and warm, cuddled up on your couch? While many of us enjoy a slower week in between Christmas and New Year's, Reggie the Elf is still hard at work. This afternoon, he's busy checking on his pasture raised cattle - making sure they still have plenty of grass to graze even with snow on the ground.
All of our G.A.P. Certified partners keep their animals warm, fed, and safe through the harsh winter months. Check out this blog about G.A.P. partner, Karro Food Group, and how they care for their pigs during the cold winter months: https://globalanimalpartnership.org/about/news/post/gap-farm-life-snow-days/. (link in bio)
#MakeitGAP #GAPFarmLife #ReggietheElf #elfontheshelf #happyholidays #thankafarmer #cattleranching #cattlerancher
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our families to yours. We hope this holiday season brings you joy, laughter, and contentment. Best wishes! #HappyHolidays #MakeitGAP
Did you know G.A.P. certification requires enrichments for chickens at ALL steps? Chickens should be able to interact with their environment in a meaningful way through enrichments like hay bales for climbing and pecking, and perches for flying and perching. Allowing birds to play and move around freely adds to their physical health and reduces stress.
Learn more about G.A.P.'s chicken standards and our Better Chicken Project, an initiative created to help change the broiler chicken industry for good: https://globalanimalpartnership.org/better-chicken-project/.
Look for the G.A.P. label when you shop for chicken this holiday season and taste the difference. #MakeitGAP
Snow won't stop Reggie the Elf from delivering his presents AND taking care of his animals. After a cold day in the fields, he warms up with some hot cocoa and a mini muffin, of course. Stay tuned for more G.A.P. Adventures with Reggie as he works his way through the remainder of the holiday season. Much like Moms, an elf's work is never done. 😉
Seeing Reggie working hard at his farm this winter has us thinking about all of our G.A.P. farmers and ranchers putting in long hours in cold temperatures for their animals, too. No time is better to say #thankyou for all you do to help us change the way our food is raised. We remain #grateful.
Happy Holidays everyone! #MakeitGAP
Special shout out to @hudsonvalleyseedco for the otto file flint corn used in Reggie's corn muffin. Delish!
