The pigs, laying hens, and dairy goats at Rodale Institute are now Certified Animal Welfare Approved. This certification confirms the animals at Rodale Institute are being raised in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to the care of animals, land and the local community. AWA is widely acknowledged as the most credible and meaningful farm certification in North America, available to both organic and non-organic farms and ranches.

Rodale Institute is one of a handful of organizations in the world undertaking independent agricultural research. Through first-rate scientific research, the 333-acre working farm near Kutztown, PA, pioneers best practices of organic agriculture. In keeping with their work as a research farm, the Rodale Institute has set up a number of farm animal enterprises to examine how livestock and poultry systems can be managed organically and produce high-quality food for the market. With demonstrations involving different styles of livestock management systems, Rodale Institute shares its observations of animal health and behavior and trends in production using different breeds with farmers and scientists throughout the world. The Rodale Institute receives over 15,000 visitors every year.