The certification mark, as used or intended to be used by persons authorized by the certifier, certifies or is intended to certify that the goods/services provided have been produced in accordance with the tiered set of standards outlined below. Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, Grains, Spices, Herbs, Teas, Seeds Bronze - The growing operation must include the presence of at least one species of supporting animal on a rotational grazing program supplemented with certified organic feed. A minimum of three individual species must be grown on at least 25 percent of the total farmed acreage and these crops must hold at least three of the seven strata. The farm must have a written plan for minimizing mechanized topsoil disturbance. Any irrigation present on the farm must be kept in good working order consistent with the best practices in the region. The farm must have a regularly scheduled compost application on at least 25 percent of the farmed acreage. Silver - The growing operation must include the presence of at least two species of supporting animals on a rotational grazing program supplemented with certified organic feed. A minimum of five individual species must be grown on at least 50 percent of the total farmed acreage and these crops must hold at least four of the seven strata. Tools associated with the implementation of a minimal soil disturbance program must be verifiably present on the farm grounds at all times. Any irrigation present on the farm must be kept in good working order consistent with the best practices in the region. The direction and shape of crop rows must be consistent with the natural flow of water across the property. The farm must have a regularly scheduled compost application on at least 50 percent of the farmed acreage and 25 percent of the applied compost must be created on-site. Gold - The growing operation must include the presence of at least three species of supporting animals on a rotational grazing program supplemented with a combination of certified organic feed and animal fodder grown on site. A minimum of six individual species must be grown on at least 75 percent of the total farmed acreage and these crops must hold at least five of the seven strata. The farm will be subject to one random, unannounced inspection by an independent agent of our choosing that will verify no-till practices are being followed during the transitionary period between crop rotation. Any irrigation present on the farm must be kept in good working order consistent with the best practices in the region. The direction and shape of crop rows must be consistent with the natural flow of water across the property. If applicable, the farm must have a written plan for implementing earthworks which will prevent the flow of water and nutrients off-site. The farm must have a regularly scheduled compost application on at least 75 percent of the farmed acreage and 50 percent of the applied compost must be created on-site. Platinum - The growing operation must include the presence of at least four species of supporting animals on a rotational grazing program supplemented exclusively with animal fodder grown on site. A minimum of seven individual species must be grown on at least 99 percent of the total farmed acreage and these crops must hold at least six of the seven strata. The farm will be subject to two random, unannounced inspections by an independent agent of our choosing that will verify no-till practices are being followed during the transitionary period between crop rotation. Any irrigation present on the farm must be kept in good working order consistent with the best practices in the region. The direction and shape of crop rows must be consistent with the natural flow of water across the property. If applicable, the farm must have implemented earthworks to prevent the flow of water and nutrients off-site. The farm must have a regularly scheduled compost application on at least 99 percent of the farmed acreage and 75 percent of the applied compost must be created on-site. Oils Bronze - A minimum of 25 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 25 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Silver - A minimum of 50 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 50 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Gold - A minimum of 75 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 75 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Platinum - A minimum of 99 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 99 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Meat, Eggs and Meat Derivatives Bronze - The animal(s) must be raised in conditions which meet the legal qualifications for a USDA 'free range organic' designation. The animals must be grazed in a rotational operation consistent with regional, scale-appropriate best practices and at least 25 percent of the energy used by the slaughter operation must come from renewable sources. The animals must be slaughtered in accordance with Certified Humane standards. Silver - A minimum of two species of animal must be co-raised in conditions which meet the legal qualifications for a USDA 'free range organic' designation. The animals must be grazed in a rotational operation consistent with regional, scale- appropriate best practices. The animals must be slaughtered in accordance with Certified Humane standards and at least 50 percent of the energy used by the slaughter operation must come from renewable sources. Gold - A minimum of three species of animal must be co-raised in conditions which meet the legal qualifications for a USDA 'free range organic' designation. The animals must be grazed in a rotational operation consistent with regional, scale- appropriate best practices. The animals must be slaughtered in accordance with Certified Humane standards and at least 75 percent of the energy used by the slaughter operation must come from renewable sources. All excess waste generated by the operation must be reintegrated into the system in an environmentally sound manner. Platinum - A minimum of four species of animal must be co-raised in conditions which meet the legal qualifications for a USDA 'free range organic' designation. The animals must be grazed in a rotational operation consistent with regional, scale- appropriate best practices. The animals must be slaughtered in accordance with Certified Humane standards and at least 99 percent of the energy used by the slaughter operation must come from renewable sources. Excess waste generated by the operation must be reintegrated into the system in an environmentally sound manner. Beverages Bronze - A minimum of 25 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 25 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Silver - A minimum of 50 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 50 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Gold - A minimum of 75 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 75 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Platinum - A minimum of 99 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 99 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Alcoholic Beverages Bronze - A minimum of 25 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 25 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Silver - A minimum of 50 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 50 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Gold - A minimum of 75 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 75 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Platinum - A minimum of 99 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 99 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Prepared Foods Bronze - A minimum of 25 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 25 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Silver - A minimum of 50 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 50 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Gold - A minimum of 75 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 75 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources. Platinum - A minimum of 99 percent of the constituent ingredients must be sourced from certified climate farms and at least 99 percent of the energy used to process the end product must be derived from renewable sources.