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Unit 2: The Agricultural Professional's Role

Sustainability certification standards provide another measure of farm and ranch sustainability. A number of certification systems and labels have emerged over the past several decades, such as:
These types of third-party certifications are complex, involving very specific procedures and targets. But there are benefits: the assessment process generates important and useful information for producers about their farming system and practices; and when certified, it provides an opportunity to distinguish their products in the marketplace, perhaps resulting in a price premium and higher profit margins.
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