Agriculture, farming and grazing, already uses 38% of the land on Earth. Industrial agriculture creates large amounts of pollution and consumes lots of water. As population continues to increase and the rate of conversion from forest to farmland increases current practices will continue and accelerate the cycle of poverty experienced by most farmers.
Rainforest Alliance Certified farms have reduced environmental footprints, are good neighbours to human and wild communities and are often part of regional conservation initiatives.
These standards include:
- Less water pollution
- Less soil erosion
- Reduced threats to the environment and human health
- Wildlife habitat protection
- Less waste
- Less water consumption
- More efficient farm management
- Improved conditions for workers
- Improved profitability and competitiveness for farmers
- More collaboration between farmers and conservationists