Overview
Certification Criteria
Certification Process

Certification Process

Seven Steps to the Seal of Sustainability
Green Planet Certified

Certification

Application
Review and processing of application form. The application form can be downloaded here.

*There is a $100 non-refundable fee to apply.

Certification Preliminary Evaluation
General assessment of a farm’s suitability for certification.

Certification Full Self-Evaluation
In depth evaluation completed in good faith by applicant.

Certification On-Site Inspection
On-site inspection of farm, fields and processing facilities by agriculture professionals using Green Planet certification standards.

*Cost of trip is added to fee structure.

Certification Report
Detailed analysis of findings and future plan of action. Contract, confidentiality agreements and fee schedule are finalized.

Certification Membership
Applicant allowed to use “Green Planet Certified” designation and sustainability seals for labeling products and marketing farm.

Certification

Ongoing Follow-Up
Yearly site inspections; ongoing education, consultation and support.

*New account inspections will be held every six months until implementation of most standards satisfactorily demonstrated.


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