Grass-Fed and Grass-Finished Beef Certifications
Certifications for grass-fed and grass-finished beef are constantly evolving, and the list below highlights some of the best-known ones. They give consumers the transparency they seek, while offering producers recognition and monetary reward for authentic regenerative practices. These certifications also help ranchers share their stories, earn premium prices, and build trust in the marketplace.
AGA
Provides integrity and assurance on 100% grass-fed claims.
Land to Market
Validates regenerative stories with measurable ecological outcomes. It measures improved soil health, water retention, biodiversity and ecosystem function.
Certified Humane
Reinforces ethical treatment of animals.
Audubon Bird Friendly
Certifies ranchers that manage their land in ways that protect and restore bird habitats.
Regenerative Organic Certified
Goes beyond standard organic by requiring practices that improve soil health, ensure high animal welfare, and promote social fairness for farmers and workers.
Nutrient density
​​Soil health underpins nutrient density; in turn, nutrient-dense food sustains energy, vitality, and overall health. It all starts in the soil - when the soil is healthy, the food we eat is packed with nutrients that keep us energized, vibrant and thriving.
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Healthy soil and biodiversity are essential to nutrient density.
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Holistic, regenerative practices—whether through grazing or crop management—elevate food quality.
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Taste, transparency, and measurement are vital to scaling this model in the food system.
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Nutrient-dense food flows from systems rooted in ecosystem health, ethical production, biodiversity, and measurable outcomes—whether through grass-fed livestock, agroforestry, or regenerative agriculture.
Carbon Credits & the Voluntary Carbon Markets
Quality of carbon credits is determined by the following factors. High quality carbon credits accurately quantifies these factors.