Are GMOs Allowed on Rainforest Alliance Certified Farms?
No. Our Sustainable Agriculture Standard prohibits the use of genetically modified organisms on Rainforest Alliance Certified farms.... Continue Reading
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March 18, 2026
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Does Rainforest Alliance Certification Require a Farm to Be Organic?
Rainforest Alliance Certified farms are not required to be organic.... Continue Reading
The Impacts of Certification: Farmers Share Their Stories
What’s it really like to work on a Rainforest Alliance Certified farm? Farmers, farm managers, and workers share how certification is shaping their livelihoods, strengthening their communities, and helping protect nature.... Continue Reading
Project Profile: FLOURISH (Financial and Livelihoods Opportunities Using Regenerative Innovations for Sustainable Households)
he FLOURISH project addresses socioeconomic challenges faced by women and youth in farming communities who are marginalized despite their critical role in global supply chains.... Continue Reading
From cocoa to coffee, collaborating on climate action yields results
In this Reuters feature, integrated landscape management gains traction across cocoa and coffee sectors, highlighting Rainforest Alliance–supported efforts in Ghana’s Sui River region. Landscape management boards bring together farmers, government, and industry to restore forests and advance climate-resilient agriculture.
How to show the planet some love on Valentine’s Day
How can Valentine’s Day reflect care not just for loved ones, but for the planet? In this ABC News feature, experts note that chocolate production can drive deforestation and biodiversity loss, and encourage shoppers to choose certified options that support organizations like the Rainforest Alliance and responsible farming practices.