Growers and Grocers

Tana Butler of the Small Farms blog points her readers to Certified Humane, an organization that makes an effort to recognize producers who handle their livestock responsibly. A few clicks will lead you to stores in your area that sell meat and dairy products that the organization has vetted.

When I saw Michael Pollan speak recently (more to come), he told the audience about the Eat Well Guide, which provides a database of stores that sell sustainably raised produce.

At the same talk, he mentioned Eat Wild, which offers a guide to grass-fed livestock. Grass-fed cows, pigs, and other animals represent a more sustainable option, as you can’t raise those animals in giant factories and stuff them with corn.