American Humane Society created the first welfare certification program in the United States to help ensure the humane treatment of farm animals.
Our Impact in 2024
1+ billion
Farm animals protected under our welfare standards.
90%
Cage-free eggs in the United States are American Humane Certified™.
194
Producers and processors certified to date, with 34 newly certified in 2024.
Our American Humane Certified™ Farm program provides third-party, independent audits to help verify that certified entities’ care and handling of farm animals meet our science-based welfare standards.
At American Humane Society, we believe you should be able to easily find humanely raised dairy, meat and egg products. And that is exactly what our farm program helps to accomplish.
Certified Entities
Our certified producers, processors, retailers, restaurants and food service companies have committed to the humane treatment of animals according to the American Humane Certified welfare standards. The American Humane Certified label appears only on products from audited and certified facilities.
Scientific Advisory Committee
American Humane Society relies on this distinguished group to provide guidance and review procedures, guidelines, policies and ethics. Additionally, we rely on our scientific advisors to initiate and evaluate original and secondary research and guide us in determining best practices.
Temple Grandin, MS, PhD
Professor, Department of Animal Science, Colorado State University; Consultant and designer of livestock handling facilities, Grandin Livestock Handling Systems Inc.
Raymond Anthony, MS, PhD
Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Alaska Anchorage
Carissa Odland, DVM, MS
Sustainability Manager, Wholestone Farms
Paul Thompson, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Department of Philosophy, Michigan State University
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