Understanding the Requirements of LEAF Marque Version 17

What you'll gain from this course

Live online sessions with industry-recognised experts

Hands-on exercises and real-world application

Engaging group discussions and activities

Networking with peers and trainers

LEAF’s mission is to inspire and facilitate more circular agricultural and food systems approaches through integrative, regenerative and dynamic nature-based solutions that generate productivity and prosperity among producers, enrich the environment and positively engage young people and society as a whole. In the context of IFM, the LEAF Marque system aims to generate positive actions for climate, nature, economy and society by transforming agricultural activity and food on an increasingly global level. The LEAF Marque certification covers the entire agricultural sector, including centrally managed fields and facilities. LEAF Marque certification applies to farm-wide products and is NOT limited to specific activities or crops within the sector.

What this course covers:

Introduction Checkpoints: Organization and planning
Fertility and soil management
Crop health and protection
Contamination control and by-product management animal husbandry
Energy Efficiency
Water management
Landscape and nature conservation
Social commitment
Summary of changes introduced in version 17

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, learners will be able to:

Interpret the LEAF requirements for crop production and distinguish the gap between the requirements of the Standard and what is implemented in the operation to identify improvement actions.
Distinguish the gap between the requirements of the Standard and what is implemented in the operation to identify improvement actions

Who Should Attend

Audience

This course is intended for professionals, producers, technical advisors interested in working under the guidelines of the LEAF certification, and those who are already doing so and want to know the changes contemplated in version 16.1.

Technology Requirements:

Participants must join the training using their own individual computer or device to meet participation and assessment requirements. Devices cannot be shared between multiple participants. To support engagement and interactive learning, participants are encouraged to join with both video and microphone enabled throughout the session.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these requirements, please contact our training team at [email protected].

Computer & Internet Connection:

Participants will need reliable access to a computer with a stable internet connection. High speed broadband (LAN, cable, or DSL) is recommended.

Compatible Web Browsers:

The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox.

Accommodations

NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact us at [email protected].