Certification Categories
There is room to improve sustainability in every step of the food production and distribution process - from growing crops to shipping the end-product to market.
LFP's certification categories cover all these aspects and allow farmers and processors to focus on those areas that are most relevant and make the most sense for their business.
LFP certified farmers and processors work to:
- Employ sustainable production systems that:
- Reduce or eliminate synthetic pesticides and fertilizers;
- Avoid the use of hormones, antibiotics, and genetic engineering; and
- Conserve soil and water.
- Provide safe and fair working conditions for on-farm labour.
- Provide healthy and humane care for livestock.
- Protect and enhance wildlife habitat and biodiversity on working farm landscapes.
- Reduce food-related energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through energy conservation, recycling, minimal packaging, and local sales.