Sustainable Agriculture Network
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- "a coalition of leading conservation groups that links responsible farmers with conscientious consumers by means of the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal of approval. Our collective vision is based on the concept of sustainability, recognizing that the well-being of societies and ecosystems is intertwined and dependent on development that is environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically viable."[1]
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Key supporters:
Objective: "The SAN seeks to transform the environmental and social conditions of tropical agriculture through the implementation of sustainable farming practices. The conservation and rural development groups that manage the certification program understand local culture, politics, language and ecology and are trained in auditing procedures according to internationally recognized guidelines."[1]
Rationale:
Stakeholders: Rainforest Alliance
Sustainability standards
- Sustainable Agriculture Network Standards (pdf)
- "The Sustainable Agriculture Network's Standards & Policy Secretariat serves the standard setting activities of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) and is supported by Rainforest Alliance's Agriculture Program. These processes comply with the ISEAL Alliance Code of Good Practice for Setting Social and Environmental Standards."
- Standard with Indicators for Sustainable Agriculture (pdf)
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