Distinguishes farmers and ranchers who: provide safe and fair working conditions, provide healthy and humane treatment of animals; raise animals without added hormones and antibiotics; raise crops without genetically modified organisms; reduce pesticides usage and toxicity; conserve soil and water resources; preserve and protect wildlife habitat; and, commit to continuous improvement of these practices.
Learn more: Farm and Ranch Certification Program website
Conformity with Farm and Ranch Certification Program's standard is verified by an independent organization (third party).
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