Throughout that year, we work with the denied applicant to do all we can to help. The farm loses the right to market products as Food Alliance-Approved. It's that simple. The Food Alliance reviews applications on a continual basis. Farmers can apply at any time.
Farmers have to apply for approval every three years.
Site visits are billed on a fee for service basis. Farmers are asked to pay annual program fees based on gross sales of products that bear the Food Alliance seal of approval. Please contact us for additional information. By adding an environmental and social claim that other products don't have, the The Food Alliance seal of approval adds value to your product. The Food Alliance works to connect farmers with research projects and funding that will help to move farmers towards sustainability.