Bee Better Certified

What is Bee Better Certified?

Bee Better Certified™ is the only third-party certification program to certify pollinator health and biodiversity conservation on farms. The certification program recognizes farms and food businesses that adopt pollinator-friendly agricultural practices. Certification to this standard ensures growers dedicate a part of their farm to pollinator habitat and incorporate Integrated Pest Management practices. Obtaining the certification enables farmers to show consumers that they are farming in ways that protect bees and other pollinators.

The Bee Better Certification program was created by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation with support from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The program focus on native habitat is unique among farm certification programs and is compatible with all farming operations.

Farmers can meet Walmart’s new purchasing requirements for fresh produce suppliers with Bee Better certification. Walmart announced last year that by 2025, 100% of the floral and fresh produce sold in its stores will be sourced from suppliers that have third-party certifications such as Bee Better Certified.

Why Choose SCS?

With nearly 40 years of expertise in sustainability, environmental and safety certifications, SCS has helped many farms and food companies demonstrate their sustainability efforts that contribute to environmental and social goals. Bundle your Bee Better certification with Sustainably Grown, EFI, SAI-FSA, USDA Organic, GLOBALG.A.P. and others for greater efficiency and cost-savings. In choosing SCS, you can look forward to:

• Exceptional customer service
• Highly credentialed professional auditors
• Discount on bundled services

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