All Farmer Direct's Aussie farmers agree to a Code of Ethics:

Sustainable

• Must be family owned and operated.
• Have clear direction for the future.
• Restrict the use of chemicals to an absolute minimum.
• Be economically sound and financially viable.
• Involved in local environment management groups such as Landcare or Murray-Darling Sub Catchments Groups.
• Grow breeds of sheep which require no chemical intervention to stay healthy such as the Dorper.

Ethical

• Believe in the future of Australian Agriculture.
• Ensure the highest degree of animal welfare.
• Actively involved in locally sourcing farm inputs from their region.

Humane

• All breeding stock must be free range.
• All supplement fed stock must have access to natural vegetation, tree cover and clean water.
• Low stress stock handling techniques must be used.
• Refrain from mulesing lambs.
• When possible refrain from tail docking, crutching and shearing as Dave does himself.
• Ensure animal health is continually optimum.