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Discover how the nation's #1 brewer, Anheuser-Busch, is championing American farmers with the US Farmed Certification! Learn how this initiative supports local agriculture, ensures high-quality ingredients, and boosts sustainability. Check out the full story on how these efforts are shaping the future of US agriculture.

#BEER GROWN HERE: ANHEUSER-BUSCH ADOPTS US FARMED CERTIFICATION (Courtesy Anheuser-Busch) The nation’s 1 brewer #Anheuser-Busch #is making it easier for beer-lovers to “Buy American” with this new certification. Here’s the deal… On March #19 #the American Farmland Trust #a national nonprofit that helps to keep American farmers on their land #launched a new US Farmed certification and packaging seal for products that derive at least 95 percent of their agricultural ingredients fr #the nation’s leading brewer #announced that it is the first-mover in adopting the U.S. Farmed certification and seal for several of its industry-leading beer brands. Ai #the seal will first appear on Anheuser-Busch’s Busch Light this May #and Budweiser #Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA have also obtained U.S. Farmed certification. This industry-wide effort will be supported by an Anheuser-Busch #“Choose Beer Grown Here #” to encourage consumers to seek the U.S. Farmed certification and seal when shopping for products. “American farmers are the backbone of th #and Anheuser-Busch has been deeply connected to the U.S. agricultural community and committed to sourcing high-quality ingredients from U.S #” said Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth. “We source nearly all the ingredients in our iconic American beers from hard-working US farmers #and we are proud to lead the industry in rallying behind American farmers to ensure the future of US agriculture #which is crucial to our country’s economy. The US Farmed certification comes at a critical moment for American agriculture. According to AF #within the next 15 years #ownership of over 30 percent of our nation’s agricultural land could be in transition as the current generation of farmers prepares to reti #farmland loss threatens the very foundation of our agricultural capacity #and new and beginning farmers are often challenged to secure the capital needed to enter agriculture. The US Farmed certification hopes to #as well as innovative strategies for transitioning their land to the next generation of farmers. We look forward to other companies joining #” added Whitworth #“so that together we can make an even greater impact and show our support for American farmers.”#certification #American farmers #sustainability

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