Feel good about
Feel good about
the meat you eat.™
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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Brrrr.... winter is here. Many of G.A.P.’s partner farms and ranches are located in geographies that experience very cold, snowy winters. While many of us are working from home inside in our pajama pants, our G.A.P. Certified farmers are outside hard at work. There's no such thing as a “snow day” for them!
As part of our G.A.P. Farm Life series, we talked to one or our partners @wilseyranch to better understand winter's challenges when it comes to taking care of their animals. G.A.P. includes requirements specifically for winter in our G.A.P. Standards for all species, ensuring the animals are safe, dry, warm, fed, and watered.
Check out this article about how Wilsey Ranch responds to winter's challenges for their beef cattle (link in bio):
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/about/news/post/gap-farm-life-grass-greener/
Thank you to all of our G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified partners for your ongoing commitment to animal welfare in the rain, sleet, snow, and any combo in between. #MakeitGAP #thankafarmer #farminglife #GAPFarmLife #farming
We're so excited to share a promotion our G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified partner Panorama Grass-Fed Meats is running all month -- the #grassfedchallenge! Visit @panoramameats for recipes featuring their organic, grass-fed beef as well as cooking tips and giveaways. Post a photo of the meals you’ve prepared using grass-fed beef and tag #grassfedchallenge to be entered to win a prize!
Thanks Panorama for helping us #MakeitGAP! We're so proud to call you a G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified partner. #beef #GrassFedBeef #grassfedmeat #beefrecipes #keto
G.A.P. Partner Spotlight 777 Bison Ranch
Exciting news! We are so excited to announce that @777bisonranch is our first official G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified bison ranch! 777 Bison Ranch is located in beautiful Hermosa, South Dakota and has been in the Hillenbrand family for over 40 years. Originally from Indiana, the Hillenbrand family bought the South Dakota ranch in the 70’s and the kids spent their summers there. The family decided to move there in 1980 when they purchased bison, and their bison herd had their first calves after the blizzard of 1983.
Mimi Hillenbrand now leads the operation, raising over 1,000 bison each year. Mimi believes deeply in the value of holistic management, grazing planning and protecting the soil and land as well as their animals. 777 Bison Ranch raises their bison on pasture year-round, earning G.A.P.’s Pasture Raised / Step 4 Animal Welfare Certification. Congratulations 777 Bison Ranch! We are so thrilled to have you on board.
Check out our recent blog to learn more about Mimi and the 777 Ranch >>>>>>>
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/about/news/post/gap-welcomes-777-bison-ranch/ (link in bio)
#MakeitGAP #bison #regenerativeagriculture #bisonofinstagram
(Photo credit: Brusseau Productions)
Care for some "jar-cuterie"? Yes, please! How cute is this little invention? Convert small mason jars into a fun appetizer or unique snack for the kids. Just make sure to #MakeitGAP and when it comes to the meats. We recommend G.A.P. Certified brands @laquercia and @olli_salumeria for your charcuterie. Enjoy!
Find more G.A.P. Certified on our "For Shoppers" page here:
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/shoppers/ (link in bio)
#charcuterie #snackbouquet #snackideas #appetizers
Did you know that G.A.P.'s animal welfare standards are based in science and cover the entire lifecycle of the animal? That's why we audit every farm every 15 months - so our independent auditors can observe the animals through different seasons and through different life stages to ensure they are meeting our G.A.P. standards.
You'll also feel good knowing that every team member on our standards development team, as well as our Executive Director, holds advanced degrees in animal behavior science. When G.A.P. develops new standards and evolves existing ones, you can rest assured that the animal's wants and needs are at the center. We also rely on input from our Scientific Advisory Committee as we release new and revised animal welfare standards.
Learn more about our standards development process here:
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/standards/ and when you're at the store, #MakeitGAP! (link in bio)
#farmanimalwelfare #sciencematters #makeadifference
It's National Bloody Mary Day! Is it really any surprise that the best morning-after-party drink celebrates its big day on January 1st?! Be sure to #MakeitGAP and garnish with some G.A.P. Certified bacon. Cheers to 2021! 🍾🎉
#bloodymarytime #nationalbloodymaryday #happynewyear
You guessed it... it's National Bacon Day! Seriously. How can you have a bad day if you add a little bacon to it?!? 🥓Bacon for breakfast, BLT for lunch, bacon wrapped pork tenderloin for dinner, and maple bacon cupcakes for dessert. Yep, sounds about right. Check out our G.A.P. Recipe page for ideas. Trust us, you'll be inspired. We even found a bacon lattice apple pie recipe!
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/recipes/ (link in bio)
Thanks for our G.A.P. Certified partners who help make it happen. @naturesrancher @americanpasturepork @beckerlaneorganic @coldspringranch @deckfamilyfarm @greenbrierfarms @organicprairie @karrofoodgroup @leidysmeats1893 @dubreton @mayfairfarmnh @mcdowellfarms @mosnerfambrands @newfashionpork @nimanranch @ranchollanoseco @schenkerfarms @thompsonfarms @villari_foods @reunionfoods
#MakeitGAP #bacon #baconlover #nationalbaconday
Have you considered including G.A.P. in your charitable giving before the end of the year? There's still time to help us make an impact for farm animals.
According to the @aspca 95% of farm animals in the US are raised on factory farms. Every donation truly helps us move the needle. Funds go directly toward evolving our animal welfare standards through research and field-testing, as well as helping us bring new farms and brands into the program to broaden our impact.
Just remember that all gifts must be postmarked by December 31st, 2020 and all online transactions must be receipted before midnight on 12/31. Many employers also have matching gift programs so your impact is doubled.
Thank you for helping us end 2020 strong. As always, we appreciate your support. #MakeitGAP
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/donate/ (link in bio)
#donatetoday #donatenow #donate
Leftover ham? Don't let it go to waste. Check out this delicious and easy recipe for ham and cheese pinwheels.
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/ham-cheese-pinwheels/
(link in bio)
#MakeitGAP #holidayham #hamrecipes #leftovers
From our families to yours, we wish you a peaceful, healthy holiday season. Thank you for helping us make an impact on the lives of farm animals across the globe.
If you're unwinding over the next few days (or weeks) with a cocktail, check out this fun recipe for a Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned... garnished with a strip (or 2) of G.A.P. Certified bacon of course! Happy Holidays everyone! And cheers to a new year!
RECIPE
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup, or to taste
3 dashes bitters
1 teaspoon water
2 ounces bourbon
Cooked bacon strips, for garnish
Add the maple syrup and bitters to a highball glass, add water and stir. Add a few large ice cubes and bourbon and stir to combine. Garnish with a strip of bacon. Enjoy!
Well, it's the holiday season once again. For those celebrating Hanukkah, we hope you're having a joyful celebration this week. Christmas and Kwanzaa are just around the corner, so if you are looking for some celebration inspiration, check out our new blog on Celebrating the Holiday Season. We're hoping many of you will be able to enjoy some downtime as we bring 2020 to an end. Happiest of holidays from the G.A.P. team!
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/about/news/post/celebrate-the-season/ (link in bio)
#holidayseason #holidays2020 #MakeitGAP #celebrate
Starting to make plans for a special family holiday meal? Check out this mouth-watering recipe for herb roasted rack of lamb served with cranberry + mint chutney. Just don't forget to #MakeitGAP when you purchase your lamb at the store!
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/roasted-rack-lamb/ (link in bio)
#rackoflamb #holidaydinner #lambrecipes #holidayseason
It's the last day of our 12 Days of G.A.P. Gifting! We hope our partner's food boxes have inspired you to get creative this year with your online shopping. Did you know that all chicken sold by @butcher_box is G.A.P. Certified? Check out their assortment of holiday boxes or make your own. Happy Holidays everyone!
https://www.butcherbox.com/shop/all-boxes
#MakeitGAP #butcherbox #chicken #holidaygifts #foodgifts
Have you entered @openfarmpet's MVP Giveaway? Today is the last day! You could win FREE PET FOOD FOR A YEAR and they'll also donate 15,000 meals to a shelter of your choice. Enter to win here: https://bit.ly/2020OFMVPGIVEAWAY. Good luck!
