A broadly-supported new definition for “pasture-raised” poultry proposed by USDA this fall could help level the playing field for small, independent farms and brands competing in the ...

Following a grassroots petition and overwhelming public support, the USDA has redefined what it means for meat to be labeled “pasture-raised.” The new guidelines require real pasture access ...

Key Points The USDA has officially updated the definition of “pasture-raised” to require that animals spend the majority of their lives on rooted, vegetative pasture, distinguishing it from ...

So, just because an egg brand claims its chickens are “pasture-raised” doesn’t mean they’re roaming free. “It means nothing. It’s not regulated,” Grace explains.

Their eggs are sold to Austin-based Vital Farms, which produces 1.5 million pasture-raised organic eggs every week. (Dan Brooks/From Vital Farms) ...

As Flack puts it: “When done well, grass-based livestock farming is a beautiful way to have a positive effect on a parcel of land and on a small part of the planet.” A chart for troubleshooting ...