It helps farmers like Adrien (above and the video below) grow sustainably and successfully. It also promotes decent wages, educational opportunities for their children, and technical assistance to keep farmers on the cutting edge of sustainable farming practices.' - Tensie Whelan, Rainforest Alliance 'Rainforest Alliance certification ensures that farmers have access to housing, medical care, personal safety equipment and clean, potable water. I spoke with the Rainforest Alliance to get more details. It means the farm uses methods that are good for the forest, soil, streams, and rivers - as well as for farmers, their families, and their communities. It means the product uses ingredients sourced from a Rainforest Alliance Certified farm. On some things you might buy at the market, there is this little frog logo. Did you know paying attention to a little frog logo could help farmers like Adrien?
He's a true pioneer of sustainability who farms in a way that protects the land for generations to come.Īnd he's pretty delightful. Let's meet Adrien, a cocoa farmer who is a member of a Rainforest Alliance Certified cooperative in Ivory Coast, Africa.
