When you’re
Look for the G.A.P. Label
G.A.P.’s Animal Welfare Certified label means that animals are raised without antibiotics or added hormones, and are fed a vegetarian diet with no animal by-products. The higher the number, the more the animal’s environment mimics its natural environment.
Improving the Lives of Farm Animals
G.A.P.’s comprehensive program positively impacts millions of farm animals every year. Being G.A.P. certified means the animals have:
MORE SPACE
A SAFE & ENRICHED ENVIRONMENT
ACCESS TO PASTURE OR OUTDOORS
(STEPS 3 & ABOVE)
A HEALTHY, VEGETARIAN DIET
(NO ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS)
NO ADDED HORMONES OR ANTIBIOTICS
G.A.P. is the Label You Can Trust
With G.A.P., every farm is audited to gain certification. Some other animal welfare certification programs only audit a small sample of farms annually. We feel this level of integrity is necessary, especially when considering the lifecycle of raising live animals.
G.A.P. requires every farm to be audited every 15 months (through every season) in order to be certified.
Group Model Certification Programs
Only require that a small percentage (~10%) of farms be audited every 12 months, even though all of them will be “certified.”
Think about it: if you are only auditing a sample of farms annually, it may take up to 10 years to visit and score all farms in the system.
What makes G.A.P.’s program better?
Technical Knowledge
Our team is made up of scientists with advanced degrees in farm animal behavior and welfare, combined with the practical knowledge to apply it.
Comprehensive Approach
G.A.P. develops and implements tiered standards for 8 farm animal species, impacting over 416 million animals annually.
Supply Chain Support
Our team of meat industry experts have the know-how to connect manufacturers, and bring value to the entire supply chain from farm to fork.
Quality
Better raising and handling of animals results in better tasting meat – another reason to feel good about supporting change with your purchases.
Integrity
Every single farm is audited to our standards every 15 months.
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G.A.P. Partner Spotlight | @3pigspate
This week, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Three Little Pigs (a.k.a. “Trois Petits Cochons”), a G.A.P. Certified partner since 2015.
Three Little Pigs sells a full line of charcuterie products including pâtés, mousses, sausages, terrines, and sous-vide egg bites, of which the pâtés are G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified. They are also the only company in the US to offer a line of organic pates and mousses, available in @WholeFoods stores.
They began as a small charcuterie in Greenwich Village, New York City in 1975, and have grown into a national brand with the same commitment to high quality, handcrafted French specialties. So, the next time you’re at Whole Foods Market, look for Three Little Pigs pâtés and #MakeitGAP! Thanks Three Little Pigs for your ongoing partnership and commitment to farm animal welfare. 3pigs.com #pâté #mousse #sausage #terrines #sousvideeggbites #specialtyfood #fancyfood #Valentinesdayfood #humanelyraisedpork #humanelyraised #organicfood #organicmeat #organicpate #organicmousse #Frenchfood #3pigspate #3littlepigs #threelittlepigs #TroisPetitsCochons #pork #charcuterie #charcuterieplate #charcuterieboard #meatandcheeseplate #meatandcheeseplate
New Blog | Read our post, 'Phil Guscott and the Rise of Atkins Ranch' to learn how our first G.A.P. certified partner for lamb grew their business in New Zealand. Visit this URL, globalanimalpartnership.org/about/news/post/phil-guscott-and-the-rise-of-atkins-ranch, or see the Atkins Ranch lamb link in our bio. #MakeItGAP #TastePureNature #grassfedlamb #nourishwithlamb #lamb #sheepfarm #rancher #farmer #knowyourfood #knowyourfarmer #NZfarmer #NZlamb #NewZealand #agchat #agrifood #meatbiz #grassfed #pastureraised #humanelyraised #agchatNZ
#MakeItGAP Recipes | Want to impress your Valentine with a delicious, yet pretty dish?
Make this -- New York Strip Steak with Cherry-Port Compote. Get our recipe here →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/new-york-steak-cherry-port-compote (or see the Valentine's Recipe link in our bio,) and be sure to use G.A.P. animal welfare certified beef.
#ValentinesDay #RomanticDinner #beef #steak #stripsteak #ValentinesFood #beefsteak #NYstripsteak #NewYorkstrip #ValentinesDinner #romanticfood #romanticdinner #recipes #meatrecipes #beefrecipes #wheresthebeef #steaklovers #foodie #grassfedbeef #grassfed #pastureraised #organicbeef #eatpretty #wholefoods #prettyfood
Have you spotted the new Global Animal Partnership label yet on products at your local grocery store?
We're seeing more and more, like these.
Support companies that adhere to better farm animal welfare. Look for the G.A.P. label on products like meat, eggs and pet food. Learn more about our standards here: globalanimalpartnership.org/shoppers or see the 'shoppers' link in our bio. #MakeItGAP #groceryshopping #humanelyraisedmeats #meat #eggs #petfood #humanelyraised #groceryhaul #healthyshopper #knowyourfood
February is #NationalSnackFoodMonth. Tell us, by commenting below, what some of your favorite snacks are that are G.A.P. animal welfare certified.
Photo source: G.A.P. partner, @laquercia. #MakeItGAP #snacks #snackfood #snackfoodmonth #meat #humanelyraisedmeats #humanelyraised
Today is National Fettuccine Alfredo Day!
Next time you make fettuccine alfredo with chicken at home, be sure to buy Global Animal Partnership animal welfare certified chicken.
See a list of our chicken partners here: globalanimalpartnership.org/shoppers. #MakeItGAP #chicken #humanelyraised #fettuccinealfredo #humanelyraisedchicken #cagefree #pastureraised #naturalchicken #organicchicken #organicfood #meat #nationalfettuccinealfredoday #foodholidays
Restaurant Spotlight | Did you know you can find Certified G.A.P. Heritage Aberdeen Angus Grass-Fed Beef from @JoyceFarms at @meridianrestaurant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina?
Meridian Restaurant has earned its place as the Triad’s destination for world class cuisine. Inspired by the bright flavors of the Mediterranean, as well as local, organic, and seasonal ingredients, Meridian delights customers with an upscale menu served in an atmosphere of casual elegance.
The restaurant is located at 411 South Marshall Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107. If you live in the area, or plan to visit, please do stop by Meridian and ask for Joyce Farms’ beef.
Learn more here →→→ meridianws.com. #MakeItGAP #JoyceFarms #MeridianWS #MeridianRestaurant #steak #humanelyraisedbeef #grassfedbeef #angusbeef #grassfed #restaurants #winstonsalem #ribeye #ribeyesteak #beef #steakdinner #datenightfood #meatlovers
VIDEO | Want to see what good farm animal welfare looks like?
See our standards in action with this recent blog post about a day in the life of a laying hen featuring our partners, @FairFarmCo.
Read the blog post here at this URL, or see the #MakeItGAP #layinghens #chickenfarm #eggs #farmanimalwelfare #GAPFarmLife #hens #pastureraisedhens #pastureraisedchicken #pastureraisedeggs #humanelyraised #FairFarm #ColoradoFarms #mobilechickenhouse #chickenhouse #raisingchickens #henlife
#MakeItGAP Recipes | With Super Bowl Sunday coming up soon, we want to share one of our team's favorite party appetizers.
Try these Crispy Peppercorn Chicken Wings →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/peppercorn-chicken-wings (or see the recipes link in our bio) using G.A.P. animal welfare certified chicken.
#SuperBowlLIV #SuperBowlFood #MakeItGAP #chickenwings #partyfood #appetizer #superbowlparty #humanelyraisedchicken
#MakeItGAP Recipes | With chilly weather here and it being #NationalSoupMonth, we want to share one of our team's favorite soup recipes including 🥓 bacon.🥓 Give this Bacon Tomato Soup recipe →→→ https://globalanimalpartnership.org/tomato-bacon-soup a try using G.A.P. animal welfare certified bacon, of course.
What are your favorite soups to make that include meat? #soup #soupmonth #souprecipes #comfortfood #tomatosoup #bacon #baconrecipes #meatrecipes #foodie
Want to see what good farm animal welfare looks like?
See our standards in action with our #GAPFarmLife blog series highlighting the great work our G.A.P. farmers and ranchers are doing day-in and day-out.
Read our latest posts here →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/blog (or see the link in our bio.) #MakeItGAP #farmanimals #farmanimalwelfare #agriculture #pastureraised #grassfed #livestock #farming #sustainablefood #beefcattle #pigs #chickens #farmtofork #knowyourfood #sow #freerange #cagefree #antibioticfree #neverever #organicmeat #grassfedmeat #naturalmeat #humanelyraised
#MakeItGAP Recipes | Since it's National #SlowCookingMonth, we're sharing one of our team's favorite chicken recipes.
Try this Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings recipe →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/chicken-dumplings (or see the recipes link in our bio) and be sure to look for the G.A.P. animal welfare label next time you buy chicken at the grocery store. #chicken #slowcooking #slowcooker #crockpot #slowfood #familydinner #comfortfood #chickenrecipes #recipes #meat #humanelyraised #cagefree #freerange #pastureraised #farmanimalwelfare #humanelyraisedchicken #chickenanddumplings
🍕Who is planning to have pizza this week for #NationalPizzaWeek?🍕 If you like meat as toppings on your pizza, will you #MakeItGAP by buying G.A.P. animal welfare certified meat at the grocery store?
Quality starts with better animal welfare. Learn more about our label and partners here →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/shoppers, or see the link in our bio. #pizza #meat #pizzapie #foodies #foodie #pizzaweek
As you plan your weekly grocery shops, will you #MakeItGAP when you buy meat?
G.A.P.’s label means that animals are raised without antibiotics or added hormones, and are fed a vegetarian diet with no animal by-products. The higher the number, the more the animal’s environment mimics its natural environment.
Learn more about why buying G.A.P. matters here →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/shoppers, or see the link in our bio. #groceryhaul #mealplanning #familydinner #groundbeef #paleo #keto #farmanimalwelfare #grassfed #humanelyraised #pastureraised #antibioticfree #neverever #naturalshopper #healthyfamily #mindfulmomma #momlife #healthykids #mealprep #realfood #knowyourfood #nationalmeatmonth
G.A.P. Partner Spotlight | Campo Lindo Farms
A G.A.P. partner since November 2010, Campo Lindo Farms (CLF) raise chickens to G.A.P.’s Outdoor Access / Step 3 animal welfare standards on their 280-acre farm just outside of Kansas City in Lathrop, Missouri.
CLF’s mission is to provide the highest quality, all natural food to people in Kansas City and the surrounding areas. CLF believes that consumers should know where their food comes from, which is why they take pride in raising their birds in small groups and processing them right on farm. Their customers usually tell them that their chicken tastes the way they remember their grandma’s chicken tasting!
Their G.A.P. certification is a testament to their hard work in ensuring that their chickens receive plenty of outdoor time and other enrichments. Thank you CLF for being a G.A.P. Certified partner! #MakeItGAP #chicken #humanelyraisedchicken #humanelyraised #farmanimalwelfare #CampoLindoFarms #CampoLindoChicken
