Sentences with phrase «trade certifications supporting»

Not exact matches

Organic Pavilions of State Govts will support farmer groups engaged in organic farming with third party or PGS certification, fair trade and sustainability standards.

This sentiment is supported by the majority of respondents to the trade survey who indicated that sustainability certification programs are helpful (71 %), as are seals on bottles (81 %).

Working nationally and internationally, we provide unrivalled technical and trade support, before, during and after certification.

«The merger will create the strongest mission - driven certification program in the country,» said CCOF Executive Director Cathy Calfo, «supported by a trade association of nearly 4,000 certified farmers, ranchers, and processors, and a robust educational foundation.»

Supporting the Organic Trade Association in the suit, as groups harmed by this protracted government inaction, are organizations representing organic livestock farmers, organic certification agencies, and organic retailers and consumers.

Founded in 1973, CCOF promotes and supports organic food and agriculture through a premier organic certification program, trade support, producer and consumer education, and political advocacy.

Some of his suggestions for local planning initiatives include: Preserve wetlands by passing local wetlands protection laws; maintain biodiversity in the Hudson Valley by protecting sensitive lands through land acquisition; refrain from building in flood plains; require all new building to be «green» and sustainable and, ideally, change local building codes to require LEED certification; switch all public and government buildings to energy suppliers that provide wind and solar options as alternatives; implement smart growth communities by keeping construction in areas that are already developed thus preserving green corridors; and support cap - and - trade laws to decrease CO2 levels.

A representation vote will no longer occur if more than 65 % of employees in an appropriate bargaining unit support the trade union applying for certification.

This represents a significant change to the Code as a representation vote is presently required for all applications for certification where the trade union has the support of 40 % or more of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit.

Through consumer education and advocacy, FWP supports dedicated fair trade producers and brands, and insists on integrity in use of the term fair trade in certification, labeling and marketing.