The American Humane Association has long recognized the tremendous connection we each share as living beings. And, beginning in 1877, we set out on a mission to raise the awareness and importance of ensuring the welfare of both children and animals, becoming the first national organization in America to champion the cause.

Today, that more than 130-year heritage of animal welfare has grown to include the American Humane Certified program, a revolutionary science-based farm animal welfare program built around the most comprehensive set of standards and audits ever created.

We invite you to learn more about our values, our heritage and our producers in the American Humane Certified program – the one animal welfare initiative that is truly good for businesses involved in raising, handling and selling food.