2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard: Farm Requirements

Rainforest Alliance

Farm Requirements support sustainable, climate-resilient farming.

The 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard: Farm Requirements costs $1,500 USD, takes approximately 26 weeks, and requires around 400 hours of study. Over 1,000,000+ organizations have earned this certification worldwide. Renewal costs $1,000 USD every 12 months.

For Organizations

Environmental

Food

Social

Climate

Workers

Key Strengths

Globally recognized Rainforest Alliance frog seal drives consumer trust and market access
Risk-based, contextualized approach tailors requirements to local farm conditions
Shared responsibility model incentivizes buyers to co-invest in farm sustainability
Covers environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainable agriculture
Continuous improvement framework rewards progress over time, not just compliance
Supports access to premium markets and sustainability-linked pricing

Ideal For

This certification is best suited for smallholder farmers, farm cooperatives, and large agricultural operations seeking to access premium markets that require verified sustainability credentials. It is particularly valuable for producers of commodities like coffee, cocoa, tea, bananas, and palm oil who want to demonstrate environmental and social responsibility to global buyers and retailers.

Target Audiences

Agricultural

Relevant Roles

Auditor

Consultant

Industries

Agriculture

Alignment & Recognition

Accrediting Body

ISEAL Alliance

Recognized By

Rainforest Alliance 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard

Scope

Knowledge

Values/Processes

Performance

Alignment with External Standard

Overview

Requirements & Verification

Renewal & Compliance

Impact & Outcomes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Facts

Type

Certification

Regions

Global

Languages

English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

Established

2020

Certified Organizations

1,000K+

Digital Badge

Available

Cost Breakdown

Registration / Initial$1,500

Renewal (every 12 mo)$1,000

First-year total$2,500

How to Display This Recognition

Public Seal/Badge

Online Registry

Marketing Toolkit

Campaigns

Certification Details

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