At Kreider Farms, an early January announcement was made with pride.
The farm s commitment to humane treatment of its dairy cattle earned certification from a nationwide animal welfare organization a first-of-its-kind certification for any farm in the eastern United States.
Spokesperson Khalee Kreider explained that altruistic reasons alone don t explain why the Manheim-area operation sought out the certification from American Humane.
âItâs the marketability,â she said frankly. âWe know that consumers, nowadays, are really invested in where their food comes from.â
Now, dairy products from Kreider Farms can be labeled as âAmerican Humane Certified. And Kreider said sheâs hopeful those labels will give the farm an advantage over its competition.