Our Approach
Market demands for sustainability and transparency
are driving food and agriculture companies to act.
We’re here to help.
We have 20 years of experience helping our clients create sustainable, high-impact outcomes for their business, for people and the environment. We develop sustainability programs from the field through the supply chain.
From grower to retailer, we leverage our on-farm insights and overall sustainability expertise to help organizations move the sustainability needle, track their progress, increase transparency and communicate their story.
Our Services
Our Works
The Northeast Eco Apple Project, funded by EPA, Region 1 Strategic Agriculture Initiative and an anonymous foundation, qualifies participating growers using a set of mandatory standards for ecological production in the Northeast. Grower adherence to these practices is verified by an on-site, independent third-party inspection prior to harvest. The standards were drafted by the IPM Institute with […]
The Pesticide Risk Tool estimates the risk of negative impacts of pesticide applications. Ready access to this information will help reduce adverse impacts and improve environmental stewardship. The Pesticide Risk Tool has been updated to include a new User-Defined Products feature. This allows international users to analyze products that are not registered with the US […]
Apple and stone fruit farming is complex, demanding work — and it’s getting more costly every season. Pests don’t follow schedules, and the margin for error is slim. Since 2009, the IPM Institute of North America’s Specialty Crop Grower Services team has been the trusted partner for orchard growers across the upper Midwest and Northeast […]
This protocol has been developed to achieve measurable reductions in the use of high-toxicity pesticides. With permission from Red Tomato, this protocol builds upon the Red Tomato Eco Apple Protocol, redtomato.org/eco-apple/ and collaborative partnerships with farmers, scientists and other agricultural professionals. Through our work we hope to contribute to a bountiful supply of quality, local foods with […]
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