Steps to becoming a GLA Producer

1. •  GLA representative visits ranch to meet producer and talk about American Grassfed Association (AGA)                      
   

     grassfed standards and Global Animal Welfare (GAP) animal welfare standards.

1. •  Producer and GLA representative will determine if production system is appropriate of WFM sales or other
   

     GLA markets.  Typically this is determined by the size of the operation. 

1. •  Producer fills out and submits application for AGA and GAP animal welfare audits.
   

•   Once the applications are approved the GAP and AGA audits are scheduled. 

•   For GLA’s WFM program producers must achieve and maintain a GAP Step-4 rating.

•   Once final approval is obtained producers cattle will be scheduled for harvest by GLA.

American Grassfed Associations Grassfed Standards Overview

1. •  Grass and forage shall be the feed source throughout the animal’s life.
   

2. •  Animal’s may not be fed grain.
   

3. •  Animals must have continuos access to pasture and never confined to a feedlot.
   

4. •  Approved supplements may be fed to ensure the animals well being during periods of low forage quality
   

     and severe weather.  Not to exceed 1% of lifetime total intake.

1. •  No antibiotics ever.
   

2. •  No growth hormones fed ever.
   

3. •  No animal by-producers fed ever.
   

4. •  No organophosphates or ionophores used.
   

5. •  Animals must be traceable by written record throughout their lifetime.
   

6. •  For complete AGA grassfed standards visit the AGA’s website.