Overview

There are many certification programs for “organic growers,” however the stringent conditions and standards for “certified organic” certification are very difficult for farmers in impoverished areas to achieve. And yet, these farmers are growing crops using sustainable methods just as (if not more) healthy and environmentally sound as organic.

Their practices include:

          • recycling farm animal wastes, crop residues and composts
          • decreasing the use of synthetic and toxic chemicals
          • resisting the use of GM or genetically modified seeds

Green Planet certification recognizes such growers’ efforts through their Green Planet Certification and Seal of Sustainability program, which helps farmers to produce high yields without damaging the environment and helps market this healthy produce to an environmentally conscious public.