Food Alliance Certification Programs

Farm & Ranch Certification Program

Food Alliance's Farm and Ranch Certification Program distinguishes farmers and ranchers who:

• Provide Safe and Fair Working Conditions
  
• Ensure the Health and Humane Treatment of Animals
  
• Do Not Use Hormone or Antibiotic Supplements
  
• Do Not Raise Genetically Modified Crops or Livestock
• (GMOs)
  
• Reduce Pesticide Use and Toxicity
  
• Protect Water Resources
  
• Protect and Enhance Soil Resources
  
• Provide wildlife habitat
  
• Continually Improve Practices
  

Handlers Certification Program

Food Alliance's Handler Certification Program distinguishes handlers (packers, manufacturers, processors, distributors and wholesalers) who:

• Provide Safe and Fair Working Conditions
  
• Reduce Resource Consumption through Conservation and Recycling
  
• Reduce Use of Toxins and Hazardous Materials
  
• Protect Product Integrity and Nutritional Value
  
• Ensure Quality Control and Food Handling Safety
  
• Meet Legal Responsibilities
  
• Continually Improve Practices
  

Farm & Ranch Standards

Food Alliance Certified farmers and ranchers meet strict standards in the areas of pesticide reduction, soil and water conservation,wildlife habitat conservation and safe and fair working conditions. Learn more about our

• Guiding Principles
  
  
• Farm & Ranch Program Standards

Handler Standards

All handling operations must conform to baseline Food Alliance Handling Standards. Learn more about our

• Handler Guiding Principles

• Handling Operation Certification Standards & Procedures Manual
  

Farm & Ranch Application

If you are interested in applying for farm & ranch certification, we encourage you to learn about the steps involved in becoming Food Alliance Certified. We also encourage you to complete an Online Self-assessment to see if you qualify for Food Alliance certification.

Apply using our Online Self-assessment or download application

Handler Application

Our Handler certification appllication contains two parts. If you are interested in applying for certification, we strongly engourage you to review the handler standards and guiding principles and then download and complete an application.

• Handling Operation Certification Application Packet

1. Food Alliance Handling Operation Unique Product Application.xls

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions by farmers and ranchers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions by handlers in the Handling Operation Certification Program.

Site Inspector Qualifications

Click here to learn more about the qualifications or apply to become a Food Alliance site inspector.