On October 29-30, 2007, the
Leonardo Academy and
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) co-hosted a meeting to start soliciting stakeholder input on SCS-drafted language to create a national standard for producers and handlers (including retailers) who want to make a claim of engaging in sustainable agriculture (includes ALL crops, including
greenhouse and nursery crops) practices.
The intent of SCS is to get these draft standards adopted by the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) no later than April 2010. While SGC, in conjunction with other national associations, will make every effort to represent your interests in these discussions, because these standards may have a direct impact on how you operate in the future,
it is vital that our entire community be aware and directly engaged to ensure that appropriate positions are taken.
If you would like to be added to the SCS/Leonardo Academy contact list for their updates, please contact Johna Roth via email at
johna@leonardoacademy.org.
Information Current Draft of National Standard
Review of the Draft Standard - Development, purpose, structure, and requirements
Background - Why a standard, why ANSI, and other background info
Timeline - For establishing the standard
Press Release - Launching the standard setting process
Leonardo Academy web site Scientific Certification Systems web site