
Access a detailed version of our comprehensive standards in the documents below or reference this quick, at-a-glance overview of the key standards being met at each certification level to understand which level could be achievable for your farm or ranch.


Pasture based system with winter housing permitted (outdoor access still required)

Minimum space requirements; feedlots permitted for finishing only

SSpecific requirements for disbudding, weaning (avg 12 wks, 8 wks min), and castration

Transport duration must not exceed 12 hours

NO LEVEL 2 STANDARD FOR GOATS

NO LEVEL 3 STANDARD FOR GOATS


Pasture system; no feedlots permitted

Indoor housing permitted during winter, but must have unrestricted daily outdoor access

Specific requirements for disbudding, weaning (avg 12 wks, 8 wks min), and castration; low stress weaning method required

Transport duration must not exceed 12 hours


Continuous outdoor living on pasture

Low stress weaning method must be used (average age of 16 weeks, minimum 8 weeks)

No physical alterations allowed

Transport duration must not exceed 12 hours


Continuous outdoor living on pasture

Low stress weaning method must be used (average age of 16 weeks, minimum 8 weeks)

No physical alterations allowed

No transport time; entire life on farm
All levels of certification: No animal by-products | Every farm 3rd party audited every 15 months
Standards in green indicate a new or changed requirement from the previous certification level.