Certification Criteria

Certification criteria differs depending on the industry. Below see a copy of our agricultural criteria and fell free to contact us for details on the criteria applicable to your particular industry.

Farm Management Procedures
          • Recycles waste
          • Rebuilds soils
          • Reduces toxic chemical usage
          • Does not use genetically modified seeds or plants

Soil Management Practices
          • Prevent/Controls erosion
          • Protects water sources
          • Fertilization practices based on crop requirements and soil characteristics
          • Minimal reliance on synthetic chemicals
          • Use of recycled compost, organic soil conditioners and other natural nutrient
             sources
          • Use of vegetative ground cover and crop rotation to decrease pest and weeds

Environmental Conservation
          • Carbon sequestering
          • Soil fertility
          • Integrated pest management
          • Environmental Impact Studies on major projects (e.g. felling forest)
          • Planting programs to maintain existing bio-systems and natural biodiversity

Water Conservation
          • Water conservation
          • Proper treatment and monitoring of wastewater
          • Containment areas for tail water runoff
          • Proper treatment of all animal waste to prevent pollution and contamination

Natural Ecosystems
          • Identification of ecosystems, both aquatic and terrestrial
          • Plan for protection and conservation
          • Demonstration of restoration/reforestation through conservation programs