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 | Northern Pride
This week we’re celebrating another turkey partner - Northern Pride, Inc. (NPI). Northern Pride is a multi-generational, grower-owned cooperative processing plant located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.
From 1947 through 1988 the plant was owned by Land O’ Lakes, until the growers formed NPI and took ownership in 1989. NPI has been working with G.A.P. over the past decade, growing organic and ‘no antibiotics ever’ turkeys for customers throughout the United States.
The G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified turkeys are fed a 100% plant-based diet with no animal by-products. Northern Pride G.A.P. Certified whole turkeys and bone-in breasts can be found in many Whole Foods Market stores this month throughout the Midwest, South, and Florida regions. So, when you’re shopping this month, remember to #MakeItGAP! www.northernprideinc.com
#NorthernPride #turkeyfarm #turkey #humanelyraisedturkey #humanelyraised #farmanimalwelfare #Thanksgivingturkey
#MakeItGAP Recipes | Satisfy your 'meat tooth' during the upcoming holidays with this delicious Bacon Apple Lattice Pie recipe. It's a favorite recipe for G.A.P.'s Project Manager/Creative Support Director, Chrissy.
Get Chrissy's recipe here →→→ https://globalanimalpartnership.org/bacon-apple-pie, or see the recipe link in our bio.
Be on the lookout for more holiday entertaining recipes here. #holidayrecipes #meatpie #pie #latticepie #holidaydesserts #holidayentertaining #recipes #bacon #baconlovers #humanelyraised #foodie #sweettooth #meattooth
What a lovely appetizer for the upcoming holidays via @laquercia and @cheeseboardqueen. #MakeItGAP
G.A.P. Partner Spotlight | Larry Schultz Organic Farm
Based in Minnesota, Larry Schultz Organic Farm is a seasonal turkey grower, raising organic turkeys to G.A.P.’s Outdoor Access (Step 3) animal welfare certification level.
In the 1950’s and 60’s, Larry’s parents chose to continue farming using organic practices instead of switching to conventional farming practices, as many other farms were doing around that time. So, needless to say, they are so proud that their family farm has never used herbicides, insecticides, or chemicals.
Organic farming is a way of life for the Schultz family, and Larry chose to follow in his parents’ footsteps when he started selling organic eggs and chickens in the early 1990’s. He later began raising organic turkeys in 1999, and was among the first turkey operations to become G.A.P. Certified in 2012.
Thanks Larry and family for your continued partnership! www.lsofarm.com #MakeItGAP #LarrySchultzOrganicFarm #turkey #organicturkey #MinnesotaAg #agchat #agriculture #farmanimalwelfare #organicfarm #organicfarming #turkeyfarm #poultry #familyfarmer #Thanksgivingturkey
#MakeItGAP Recipes | With 'Turkey Day' coming up soon, here's a recipe you may want to try -- Turkey roulades with fontina & sage. This holiday recipe comes from G.A.P.'s Executive Director, Anne Malleau.
Get Anne's recipe here →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/turkey-roulades, or see the recipe link in our bio.
For more holiday recipes from our team, stay tuned here. #HolidayEntertaining #ThanksgivingTurkey #Thanksgiving #turkey #pastureraisedturkey #organicturkey #naturalturkey #humanelyraisedturkey #humanelyraised #farmanimalwelfare #turkeyday #recipes #Thanksgivingrecipes #meat #poultry #turkeyroulades #fontina #sage #roulades
G.A.P. Partner Spotlight | @JaindlFarms
We are so proud to have Jaindl Farms as a G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified partner. Jaindl is a fifth generation family farm located in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, whose turkey operation spans the entire supply chain: breeding, hatching, growing, processing and distribution.
They also hold the high honor of being chosen by the @natlturkeyfed to provide the turkeys that grace the holiday table at The @WhiteHouse for more than 50 years! Wow!
A G.A.P. Certified partner since 2011, Jaindl’s turkeys are certified to our Enriched Environment (Step 2) and Outdoor Access (Step 3) standards. So when you’re ready to purchase your Thanksgiving turkey, look for the Jaindl label and #MakeItGAP. https://jaindl.com#turkey #Thanksgivingturkey #JaindlFarms #JaindlTurkey #Thanksgiving #Thanksgivingfood #WhiteHouseTurkey #LehighValley #PAfarming #PAAg #turkeyday #gobblegobble
IN THE NEWS | "The gold standard of animal welfare and environmental standards for raising and processing livestock is a top rating from the Global Animal Partnership." Read @seattletimes' new article, 'Why buy a sustainably raised turkey' featuring our partners, @diestelturkey at @newseasonsmarket. Read the article here, seattletimes.com/sponsored/why-buy-a-sustainably-raised-turkey, or see the link in our bio. #MakeItGAP #DiestelTurkey #turkey #animalwelfare #farmanimalwelfare #turkeys #antibioticfree #sustainablyraised #sustainableag #agriculture #noaddedhormones #livestock #knowyourfood #healthyfood #Thanksgivingfood #Thanksgivingturkey #NewSeasonsMarket (Photo source: The Seattle Times.)
#MakeItGAP Recipes | Our next holiday recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, or as we like to say, 'satisfy your meat tooth!' Try Amy's (G.A.P.'s Business Team Associate) recipe for Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes with Maple Frosting.
Get the recipe here →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/chocolate-bacon-cupcakes, or see the recipes link in our bio.
Stay tuned here as we'll be sharing more favorite #HolidayRecipes from the G.A.P. team. #cupcakes #bacon #baconcupcakes #maplesyrup #sweettooth #meat #meatlover #carnivore #dessertrecipes #dessert #holidayentertaining
G.A.P. Partner Spotlight | First Nature Farms
Surrounded by the Nature Conservancy of Canada, First Nature Farms is located in the western part of Canada, in the Alberta province. G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified to the Pasture Raised (Step 4) certification level since 2012, First Nature Farms raise high quality organic meats while also striving to preserve the area’s natural biodiversity.
Pigs play an important role in improving the soil quality and fertility of the land, and over 85% of the farm’s property is made up of forests, meadows, creeks and beaver ponds. A lot of care and thought go into farming pigs at First Nature – pastures are rotated and left to rest for years before pigs set foot on them again and mother pigs are carefully selected based on maternal instinct and behavior, as well as resistance to parasites.
Thank you, First Nature Farms, for being committed to farm animal welfare and a valued G.A.P. partner! http://firstnaturefarms.ab.ca. #MakeItGAP #pork #pastureraisedpork #pigs #pig #pigfarm #pigfarmer #porkfarmer #CanadaAg #CanadianFarmers #knowyourfood #knowyourfarmer #foodsustainability #sustainableagriculture #humanelyraisedpork #humanelyraised #farmanimalwelfare #biodiversity
Want to get G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified meat delivered to your door?
When you shop with @Thrivemarket & use this link (see Thrive Market link in our bio, or visit this URL, https://bit.ly/2PubblP) you’ll receive 25% off your first order, & G.A.P. will receive a one-time donation of $30. #MakeItGAP #meat #grassfedmeat #beef #chicken #pork #humanelyraised #farmanimalwelfare #ThriveMarketHaul #ThriveMarket #groceryhaul
Looking for Autumn #ComfortFood recipes?
Have a look at our new library of recipes from the Global Animal Partnership Team, here globalanimalpartnership.org/recipes, or see the recipes link in our bio. #MakeItGAP #holidayrecipes #thanksgivingrecipes #meat #meatrecipes #bacon #roast #turkey #humanelyraised #lox #pork #beef #bison #chicken #poultry #tenderloin #turkey #bacon
#MakeItGAP Recipes | Our next holiday recipe comes from Chrissy, G.A.P.'s Project Manager & Creative Support Director.
If you love bacon, you're going to want to try this appetizer, ideal for holiday entertaining -- 🥓Bacon Pastry Twists 🥓 with Beer Cheese Dip. Get the recipe at the link in our bio, or visit this URL, →→→ https://globalanimalpartnership.org/bacon-pastry-twists.
Stay tuned here as we'll be sharing more favorite holiday recipes from the G.A.P. team. #Recipes #HolidayRecipes #bacon #pork #meat #holidayfood #Christmasfood #Thanksgivingfood #baconlover #holidayappetizers #appetizer #appetizerrecipes #recipes #cheesedip #beer #pastry #hostesswiththemostest #foodideas #foodies #foodblogger
New Blog | Continuing our dive into farmed salmon welfare, read our new blog post, 'Farmed Salmon Welfare 101' here →→→ https://globalanimalpartnership.org/about/news/post/farmed-salmon-101, or see the link in our bio. #NationalSeafoodMonth #MakeItGAP #fish #seafood #seafoodmonth #Norway #fishindustry #farmedfish #fishwelfare #seafoodwelfare #seafoodbiz #fishbiz #fishfarm #salmon #salmonfarm #farmedsalmon
Want to get G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified meat delivered to your door? You’re in luck! G.A.P. is proud to announce a new partnership with @ThriveMarket, an online membership-based grocer on a mission to make the world’s highest quality natural and organic products available and affordable for everyone.
Thrive Market walks the walk when it comes to farm animal welfare. Not only are all of their meat products G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified, but they are also donating $30 to the G.A.P. organization for every first-time user order placed on their site.
If you use this link (https://bit.ly/2PubblP) to shop now, you’ll receive 25% off your first order, and G.A.P. will receive a one-time donation of $30. It’s a win-win!
Read our new blog post for more information; see the 'Thrive Market Blog' link in our bio, or visit this URL →→→ https://bit.ly/2q7N5CL. #MakeItGAP #ThriveMarket #meat #grocerydelivery #humanelyraised #grassfed #pastureraised #naturalmeat
#MakeItGAP Recipes | Our next holiday recipe comes from Frances, G.A.P.'s Farm Animal Welfare Program Manager.
One of Frances' favorite side items is roasted sweet potatoes with honey and cinnamon. Get the recipe at the link in our bio (see 'recipes') or visit this URL →→→ globalanimalpartnership.org/roasted-sweet-potatoes.
What are some of your favorite holiday recipes?
Stay tuned here as we'll be sharing more favorite holiday recipes from the G.A.P. team. #Recipes #HolidayRecipes #sweetpotatoes #honey #cinnamon #holidaysides #mealideas #holidayentertaining
