Improving the Lives of Farm Animals since 2003
Producers who are Certified Humane®*
A list of companies which have earned Certified Humane® certification and their certified products, including farms which raise animals under the Certified Humane® program standards, and companies which produce products from certified animals. These farms and companies are authorized to use the Certified Humane® logo on products which meet the program requirements.
Learn MoreWhat We Do and Do Not Do
Certification indicates that a farm or producer has been evaluated and found to be in compliance with our standards at the time of audit or inspection. These standards include provisions designed to promote a supportive environment in which animals in the food production process can safely and securely engage in natural behaviors while being handled with compassion and respect.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
The following are some frequently asked questions about Humane Farm Animal Care and the Certified Humane® Raised and Handled® program. Certified Humane® is a voluntary farm animal welfare certification program which requires farmers, ranchers and retailers to meet precise standards for the treatment of farm animals and the traceability of Certified Humane® products.
Learn MoreOur Shared Mission
Certified Humane® unites three communities in a shared mission:
Farmers and Ranchers who commit to providing a higher quality of life to the animals in their care.
→ Get Certified
Scientists who dedicate their professional lives to studying the most humane, effective and respectful way to raise farm animals.
→ Meet the Scientific Committee
Shoppers and Supporters who demand compassionate animal practices through their spending habits and advocacy.
→ How You Can Help
When you see the logo on a product you can be assured that the food products have come from operations that meet our standards.
Farm Animal Welfare Guide
Becoming Certified Humane®: What happens during the certification process?
Farmers and ranchers ask us to certify their operations because they recognize that shoppers trust the Certified Humane® logo. Our animal care standards require that trained handlers understand the needs of farm animals and how to apply those needs to their daily routine. That requires a long-term commitment to sustainable practices, not a quick fix. Our goal in this article is to demystify all the details and reasoning behind the certification and explain how a farm or ranch or processor becomes Certified Humane® and can remain on the program through annual audits. Certified Humane® is a voluntary program run by a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Humane Farm Animal Care.
Our vision is for all farm animals worldwide to live in a comfortable, healthy environment that suits their natural instincts and behaviors. The animal welfare scientists and veterinarians on our volunteer Scientific Committee contribute to keep our Farm Animal Standards up to date with the most current peer-reviewed research. To make progress improving the lives of farm animals, we must grapple with daunting realities of our global dependance on animals for food.
Farm Animal Welfare Guide
The Values and Principles of Certified Humane®
How we improve the cruel realities of the factory farm industry. Our Farm Animal Standards were written by renowned animal welfare scientists and veterinarians who have dedicated their careers to understanding farm animals and improving their welfare. They are followed by farmers and ranchers who accept their responsibility to treat the animals in their care with compassion. The mission of the Certified Humane® program is to counter the cruel realities of the factory farm industry in order to improve the lives of farm animals across the world.
Both compassion and animal welfare science guide how we treat farm animals. The Certified Humane® Farm Animal Standards are science-backed best practices that outline what is needed for each species to thrive. In short, our standards allow farm animals to be cared for in the ways that best suit their nature. Certified Humane® is a science-based program administered by a nonprofit organization. Our mission advances when a farm or ranch voluntarily commits to raising the quality of life for all animals in their care. Our vision is for all farm animals worldwide to live in a comfortable, healthy environment that suits their natural instincts and behaviors.
Farm Animal Welfare Guide
Regenerative and Sustainable Agriculture
While our focus remains on the welfare of farm animals, Certified Humane® certification is complementary to regenerative systems and individual programs. Regenerative agricultural practices actively improve the environment and soil carbon sequestration and are a key tool for the future of agriculture in combatting climate change. Intentionally incorporating animals into a pasture system can enrich the soils, promote plant growth, and increase carbon sequestration bringing damaged pasture back to life. Responsible grazing management, part of the Certified Humane® program requirements, will not damage or deplete natural resources and the environment.
The Certified Humane® program verifies farm animal welfare practices that are a critical piece of a complete regenerative agriculture system. Our standards ensure animals are not overcrowded. Grazing habits are managed by rotating animals around a pasture to verdant areas with plant life at the right stage of their growth cycle for grazing and maximum nutrient benefit. This is known as Rotational Grazing and done correctly, it will nourish the animals and stimulate long term pasture growth, naturally holding carbon in the soil.
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