Springer Mountain Farms®

For Springer Mountain Farms, being certified by American Humane has been good for its chickens, its business and its customers. In 1999, Springer Mountain Farms became the world’s first poultry producer to be awarded use of the American Humane Certified label. The decision to apply for certification was a logical outgrowth of the company’s concern for the humane treatment of farm animals, as well as its philosophy about healthy practices to ensure a quality product.

All of the chicken products sold under the Springer Mountain Farms label are covered under the American Humane certification program. Approximately 100 farms -- mostly small, family-owned operations within a 35-mile radius of Baldwin, Ga. -- provide chickens for the Springer Mountain Farms brand. And every single one of them has met the American Humane farm animal welfare certification standards.

Springer Mountain Farms feeds its chickens an all-vegetarian diet, which is one of the two major factors that loyal customers attribute the delicious taste of the chicken. The other factor is the lower-stress environment associated with following the American Humane certification standards.

Springer Mountain Farms’ products can be found in stores across the eastern half of the United States.