By now most everyone is familiar with eco-certifications of some kind: USDA Organic, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM are just a few we have been living with for at least a decade. But as these types of sustainability initiatives proliferate, expanding to new commodities and having larger impacts on supply chains and consumer demand, are they actually accomplishing their objectives? In other words, are they really setting new benchmarks for sustainability, or do we need to go beyond certifications and standards to truly create sustainable landscapes?
Original post by Lee Gross (EcoAg).
