FIRST FARM IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, NH, AWARDED TOP ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMAL WELFARE CERTIFICATION FOR PIGS

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FIRST FARM IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, NH, AWARDED TOP ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMAL WELFARE CERTIFICATION FOR PIGS     -- Templeton Family Organics uses sustainable agriculture methods to earn Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW certification for their pasture-raised pigs --   GOFFSTOWN, NH (DECEMBER 5, 2017)--The pigs at Templeton Family Organics are now Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW). This certification and foodlabel lets consumers know these animals are raised outdoors on pasture or range in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards in the U.S. and Canada, using sustainable agriculture methods on an independent farm. Templeton Family Organics is the first farming business in Hillsborough County to become Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW for pigs.  Like other Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW farmers across the country, Brian and Christine Templeton recognize the growing consumer interest in how animals are raised on farms. Managing animals outdoors on pasture or range has known benefits for animals, consumers and the environment. The Templetons, along with four of their six children, own and operate 13-acre Templeton Family Organics, overlooking Goffstown. The farmers believe in pasture-based, sustainable production, which in their experience leads to healthy animals and high-quality pork products. They raise Landrace and Berkshire-cross breeds for their ability to forage on pasture and handle the variable weather conditions. The pigs have continuous access to pasture, with plenty of room to demonstrate natural behaviors like wallowing, grazing and rooting with their snouts, and are regularly moved to fresh ground to minimize the risk of parasites and disease.     The Templetons chose to be Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW because it aligns with their philosophies of raising their animals according to high-welfare standards, and helps communicate their values and practices to their customers. Christine Templeton of Templeton Family Organics, says: "People should know that just because a pork product is labeled organic, it doesn't necessarily mean the pig ever saw a blade of grass. Our Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW label shows our customers that we really are farming the way we say we are, raising pigs outdoors on pasture according to the highest welfare standards." Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW Program Director Andrew Gunther says, "The accountability and integrity offered by Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW farmers like Brian and Christine are unmatched in food production. We're glad to have Templeton Family Organics in the AGW family." Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW pork products from Templeton Family Organics are available at their self-service farm stand in Goffstown, as well as at the A Market in Manchester, NH. For more information, visit templetonfamilyorganics.com and find them on Facebook and Instagram. Alternatively, call 781-316-5067 or email templetonfamilyorganics@gmail.com.    ### ABOUT A GREENER WORLD A Greener World (AGW) identifies, audits, certifies and promotes practical, sustainable farming systems by supporting farmers and ranchers and informing consumers. AGW's growing family of trusted certifications includes Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW and Certified Non-GMO by AGW. Each program is designed to have positive and measurable impacts on the environment, society and animals, and to encourage truly sustainable farming practices. AGW's standards and procedures are robust and transparent and achievable. A nonprofilt funded by public donations and membership, A Greener World offers a range of resources to help people make informed food choices, including an Online Directory of certified farms and products and Food Labels Exposed--a definitive guide to food label claims (available in print, online, and as a smartphone app). For more information visit agreenerworld.org .

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Our pastured chicken can now be purchased at the Monadnock Food Co-op in Keene, NH! The Monadnock Food Co-op staff genuinely care about their customers and their farmers. We are very excited about working with them! There will be more to come on that topic. We have MORE NEWS! We have a mobile farm stand! Our new refrigerated van will be bringing not only our farm products but also Benedikt Dairy's milk, yogurt, butter and fromage (garlic herb cheese) and also Steve Normanton's grassfed beef products to ECCO in Londonderry in order to offer alternative, healthy choices! We will be at ECCO every Wednesday from 11:30-1:30 so feel free to come on down. And more news - we have a new look and a new logo thanks to the amazing graphic designer HARRISON DIBONA. What a joy he was to work with, and very accommodating even when it came to late night press deadlines. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Harrison for any design needs. Below is a picture of one of our new labels so you can see for yourself. We have FRESH Chicken cuts - breast, leg/thigh quarters, wings or whole chicken. Wait until you taste it - you will never go back to store bought! Our organic pastured pork is going fast and when it is gone, you will be sad and so will we! Bacon, Pork Chops, Ham Steaks, Ground Pork, Spare Ribs, Baby back ribs, Loin Roasts, Smoked Shoulder, Fresh ham kabobs for the grill just to name a few. The veggies are coming, the veggies are coming! All of us southern NH farms have been hit with a cold rainy spring but its coming, slowly but surely we have veggie offerings. We are traveling to Londonderry twice/week so if you need any products from us or any of our partner farms, let us know and we will accommodate you! We are OPEN starting this weekend during daylight hours. oh any yes - we have cute piglets and baby chicks to visit too! We look forward to your visit!

Our pork now sold at A Market in Manchester A convenient, great store offering a fabulous variety of organic and healthy foods who also support local farming! Pick up some pork chops, a roast for Sunday dinner or pork tenderloin today! 125 Loring St. Manchester.

Join us at the NH Farm/Food Matchmaking program

Wholesalers,Restaurants, Grocery stores, and Chefs! Please join us TODAY at the NH Farm/Food Matchmaking program 2017 New Hampshire Farm/Food Matchmaking Program February 21, 2017, 1:30-3:30 pm Bektash Shriners Hall 189 Pembroke Rd., Concord, NH Register with the NH Dept of Ag to either vend or attend.