"Food Alliance (FA) is a coalition of farmers, consumers, scientists, grocers, processors, distributors, farm worker representatives and environmentalists that certifies farmers for sustainable agriculture practices. To earn FA certification, farms and ranches must meet standards for providing safe and fair working conditions; ensuring healthy and humane care for livestock; not adding hormones or non-therapeutic antibiotics; not genetically modifying crops or livestock; reducing pesticide use and toxicity; conserving soil and water resources; and protecting wildlife habitat. Farmers are required to set goals for continual improvement and sign an affidavit that genetically engineered crops are not used."

"1829 NE Alberta, Suite 5

Portland , OR 97211

Phone: 503-493-1066

Fax: 503-493-1069

URL: www.foodalliance.org

Email Contact: info@foodalliance.org

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

HISTORY

Food Alliance began in 1993 as a project of Oregon State University, Washington State University and the Washington State Department of Agriculture. A coalition of farmers, scientists, processors, distributors, grocers, farm worker advocates, environmentalists, and consumers were involved in developing the certification program. Food Alliance was incorporated as an independent non-profit organization in 1997. Food Alliance began certifying fruit and vegetable crops in 1998, and began certifying livestock in 2000. The certification for handling facilities was introduced in 2006."

Quoting: Consumer Reports Eco-lables center: http://www.greenerchoices.org/eco-labels