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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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
