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.
#MakeItGAP on Instagram
NEWS | @ThriveMarket Launches First G.A.P. Certified South American Beef Supplier - Range Patagonian Grass-Fed Beef (@RangeMeats.) Read the news release here →→→ https://bwnews.pr/2LP2Vd, or see the news link in our bio. #MakeItGAP #beef #grassfedbeef #thrivemarket #Patagonian #Patagonia #humanelyraised #meat #beefcattle
#MakeItGAP Recipes | Try this team favorite, herb roasted rack of lamb with mint cranberry chutney, for your next holiday party. Get the recipe here →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/roasted-rack-lamb, or see the recipe link in our bio.
This recipe comes from G.A.P.'s Social Media Specialist, Lisa. Stay tuned here for more of our team's favorite holiday recipes. #rackoflamb #lamb #grassfedlamb #grassfed #humanelyraised #meat #holidayentertaining #holidayrecipes #cranberries #salt #mint #dinnerparty #familydinner #recipes #dinnerideas
#MakeItGAP Recipes | Save this recipe, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, for your next holiday party →→→ https://globalanimalpartnership.org/prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus, or see the recipes link in our bio.
This recipe comes from G.A.P.'s Marketing Specialists, Renae. Stay tuned here for more of our team's favorite holiday recipes. #holidayentertaining #recipes #holidaymenu #holidaytable #prosciutto #pork #asparagus #appetizer #dinnerparty
G.A.P. Partner Spotlight | Deck Family Farm
This week, we are proud to highlight Deck Family Farm, a G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified Pastured Raised (Step 4) pork producer located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
A G.A.P. partner since 2016, Deck Family Farm is a certified organic farm that believes in humane handling of livestock, building soil fertility, increasing biomass, and practicing environmental stewardship of their pastures and wildlife areas. All of the pigs raised on their farm are G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified.
Thank you Deck Family Farm for your commitment and partnership! https://deckfamilyfarm.com #MakeItGAP #pigs #pork #farmer #familyfarmers #thankafarmer #farmlife #pork #pigfarm #pigfarmer #Oregonag #Oregonfarms #DeckFamilyFarm #humanelyraised #organicpork #organic #sustainablefood #sustainableag #stewardship
Global Animal Partnership gear is available for @GivingTues.
Proceeds from every purchase go to support G.A.P. programs & outreach.
Click here to support G.A.P. →→→ https://bit.ly/2OGzImS, or see the 🎁 gifts link in our bio. #GivingTuesday #MakeItGAP #FarmAnimalWelfare #meatlover #butcher #meatbiz #farmer #meatindustry #humanelyraised #giftdeas #giftsforhim #giftsforher #grillmaster
GIFTING with purpose | awesome swag with a bonus – proceeds from every sale support Global Animal Partnership programs + outreach.
Our G.A.P. BBQ Multi Tool Executive Gift Set is ideal for the meat lovers on your holiday gift list. Buy it online here →→→ https://bit.ly/2OGzImS (or see the G.A.P. Gear link in our bio.) Proceeds from every G.A.P. Gear purchase comes directly to G.A.P. and will support programs and outreach -- TWICE as nice. #MakeItGAP #CyberMonday #CyberWeek #farmer #meatbiz #knifelife #meatindustry #grillmaster #holidaygifts #giftideas #grilling #BBQ #giftsforcooks #meatlover #butcher #knifelife
#MakeItGAP Recipes | Want to serve a show-stopping recipe during your next holiday gathering? Try this roasted beef tenderloin with mushroom and white wine cream sauce →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/beef-tenderloin (or see the recipes link in our bio.) This is Chrissy, G.A.P.'s Project Manager & Creative Support Director's, favorite beef recipe for entertaining. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more of our team's favorite recipes for the holidays. #beeftenderloin #roastbeef #roast #holidayparty #holidayrecipes #holidayentertaining #recipes #beef #grassfedbeef #humanelyraised #wheresthebeef #meat #familydinner #dinnerideas #dinnerparty
This #CyberMonday shop @thrivemarket, save 25% + they'll donate $30 to G.A.P.
Shop #ThriveMarket using this link http://thrivemarket.com/gap. First time shoppers save 25% & Thrive Market will donate $30 to G.A.P. (Photo source: Thrive Market.) #CyberWeek #CyberWeekDeals #MakeItGAP #meat #protein #ThriveMarkethaul #groceryhaul #grassfed #pastureraised #farmanimalwelfare
TODAY (December 2) is the last day to apply with @foodanimalconcernstrust for grants for livestock & poultry farmers to become G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified, build capacity, or improve pasture for their animals.
Details at →→→ foodanimalconcernstrust.org/grants. #MakeItGAP #farmanimalwelfare #humanelyraised #farmlife #GAPFarmLife
What will you be cooking for your Thanksgiving feast?
Here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes that our team will be making this week →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/recipes (or see the recipes link in our bio.) We hope you will #MakeItGAP this holiday by buying Global Animal Partnership animal welfare certified products. #Thanksgiving #Thanksgivingrecipes #turkey #humanelyraisedturkey #humanelyraised #turkeyrecipes #stuffing #dressing
G.A.P. Partner Spotlight | @michiganturkeyproducers
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we’re highlighting another G.A.P. turkey producer – Michigan Turkey. Founded in 1998, Michigan Turkey is a cooperative of family farms with over five generations of experience.
The Michigan Turkey co-op was established by 15 growers looking for a way to bring birds to market locally. These founders still sit on the board and are actively involved in the company today. Michigan Turkey farms have been certified to G.A.P.’s farm animal welfare standards since 2012. They remain committed to the humane handling and harvesting of turkeys, and are proud to be a G.A.P. Certified partner to showcase this commitment.
Thanks to all of the hard-working turkey farmers who provide us with high-quality turkeys free from antibiotics, added hormones and animal by-products. We hope you are planning to #MakeItGAP this Thanksgiving! www.miturkey.com #MichiganTurkey #ServeTurkey #turkey #farmanimalwelfare #humanelyraised #turkeyfarm #poultry
#MakeItGAP Recipes | Who here is planning to roast a turkey for the very first time this Thanksgiving?
Roasting a turkey does not have to be hard, or even that time-consuming. G.A.P.'s Business Team Manager, Diane, recommends a roast turkey recipe that only take one hour, and it takes up less space in the oven (for those who may have a smaller oven.) Get Diane's delicious, yet easy, recipe here →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/one-hour-roast-turkey, or see the recipes link in our bio. Stay tuned to our Instagram page for more of our team's favorite recipes for the holidays. #Thanksgiving #turkey #humanelyraised #holidayentertaining #TurkeyRecipes #1hourturkey #easyturkeyrecipe #tinykitchen #roastturkey #easyturkeyrecipes
G.A.P. Partner Spotlight | Old Fashion Pork
This week we also raise a glass to Old Fashion Pork, a G.A.P. partner since 2017. Based in the Midwest, all of Old Fashion Pork operations are G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified. (The farms are owned by New Fashion Pork, the commercial side of the business.) Pigs raised in the Old Fashion Pork program are never given antibiotics, have access to proper bedding, and are provided plenty of space to express natural behaviors. Old Fashion Pork farmers believe that growers have a responsibility to treat all of their animals with the care and respect they deserve. Their employees and growers are trained to carefully monitor the animal’s comfort and well-being through daily observations on-farm.
Thank you for being a valued G.A.P. partner! nfpinc.com #MakeItGAP #OldFashionedPork #pork #humanelyraised #farmanimalwelfare #pigfarm #pigs
#MakeItGAP Recipes | You're going to want to save this recipe! Bacon lovers will enjoy Bacon Cheddar Scones, a delicious and super easy to make breakfast, ideal for entertaining holiday guests.
This new recipe comes from G.A.P.'s Animal Welfare Specialist, Kate, and is one of her go-to recipes for breakfast during the holiday season.
Get Kate's recipe here →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/bacon-cheddar-scones (or see the recipes link in our bio,) and stay tuned to our Instagram feed for more of our team's favorite recipes for the holidays. #bacon #scones #sconesrecipe #holidayrecipe #Thanksgivingrecipes #Christmasrecipes #holidayentertaining #breakfastrecipes #breakfast #baconlovers
G.A.P. Partner Spotlight | @plainvillepoultry
Established in 1835, Plainville Farms was one of the first farms in the industry to raise vegetarian-fed turkeys without ever administering antibiotics.
A G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified partner since 2012, Plainville Farms family farms keep their turkeys healthy by ensuring they always have access to high-quality vegetarian feed and clean water. Their barns are also temperature-controlled and provide plenty of room to roam. Plainville Farms also embrace sustainable practices and work towards a zero-waste goal, sourcing paperboard from forests certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
Thank you, Plainville Farms, for your ongoing commitment to farm animal welfare and to the environment! #MakeItGAP #PlainvilleFarms #PlainvilleTurkey #turkey #Thanksgivingturkey #Thanksgiving #sustainableforestryinitiative #sustainability #sustainablefarming #farmanimalwelfare #familyfarmers #familyfarm #humanelyraised
