Handsome Brook Farms, the nation’s leading producer of organic pasture raised eggs, has announced its official launch of the Climate Smart Organic Egg Project, an innovative initiative made possible through a USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities grant. The project aims to reshape the future of sustainable agriculture and address climate challenges inherent to organic egg production. Handsome Brook Farms, in collaboration with partners Costco Wholesale, Organic Voices, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, Soil Carbon Initiative, Grow Well Consulting, Curva and Associates, Love Just Works and the University of Kentucky, will receive $3.6 million in federal funding over a 5-year project period. Handsome Brook Farms will provide $2.8 million in matching funds to the project, further solidifying its commitment to sustainability and regenerative practices on its partner farms.
The Climate Smart Organic Egg Project not only enhances the quality of Handsome Brook Farms’ products but also extends its commitment to supporting partner farms. Through the grant, the company plans to leverage its pasture management and direct on-farm investment programs, reinforcing the resiliency of partner farms across the country. This involves working collaboratively with farmers to implement climate-smart and regenerative farm plans that align with the “Soil and Climate Health” on-pack label claims.
Jordan Czeizler, CEO of Handsome Brook Farms, expressed his enthusiasm for the Climate Smart Organic Egg Project, saying, “Our Climate Smart Partnership grant will help Handsome Brook Farms continue improving the sustainability of our farms and empowers us to communicate climate-smart practices directly to consumers. We are thrilled to work alongside our esteemed partners to champion a more sustainable agriculture system and drive consumer awareness for climate smart organic eggs.”
Handsome Brook Farms, a certified B Corp™, is the nation’s leading producer of organic pasture raised eggs. Founded in upstate New York with five hens, Handsome Brook has grown into the largest producer of organic pasture raised eggs in the country, with partner farms in 10 states.
