Certification Achieved: 2017 

Thousand Hills farms are American Grassfed Association Certified — the most trusted standard in the U.S for truly grass-fed, grass-finished beef. 

WHAT THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTS

The American Grassfed Association leads the way in defining what “grass-fed” really means. Their certification goes far beyond marketing claims, requiring ranches to meet the highest benchmarks for integrity and transparency. 

To earn the seal, farms must prove—through independent, third-party verification—that cattle are: 

  • Raised entirely on pasture: never confined to feedlots, never fed grain. 
  • Grass-fed and grass-finished forage is their only diet from start to finish. 
  • Never treated with antibiotics or added hormones- ensuring clean, natural beef. 
  • Handled with care: animal welfare is at the core of farming practices. 
  • All animals are born and raised on American family farms. 

When you see the AGA Seal, you know you’re supporting farmers who uphold these uncompromising standards. 

WHY IT MATTERS

The label “grass-fed” can be confusing and often unverified. AGA Certification removes the guesswork, offering a clear guarantee. 

Choosing AGA Certified beef means you’re helping to: 


- Support family farms dedicated to regenerative land management. 
- Ensure cattle are raised as nature intended: on grass, not grain. Protect soil, water, and ecosystems through holistic grazing. 
- Protect soil, water, and ecosystems through holistic grazing. 

OUR PATH TO CERTIFICATION

At Thousand Hills, we’ve always believed in our Lifetime Grazed philosophy: cattle born, raised, and finished on open pastures. 

AGA Certification validates this long-standing commitment. Our farms meet the program’s strict criteria by: 

- Practicing managed rotational grazing on diverse pastures. 
- Keeping cattle free from feedlots, antibiotics, and synthetic hormones. 
- Following humane, ethical animal care protocols. 
- Undergoing annual third-party reviews to prove compliance.