Executive Director Matthew Buck is retiring from his role at Food Alliance after two decades with the organization. Matt first became involved with Food Alliance in 1997, right after it was founded, and moved through different roles before becoming Assistant Director in 2004 and Executive Director in 2013. 

The National Audubon Society established its Conservation Ranching program over a decade ago. The program acknowledges the vital role private landowners play in restoring bird habitats by collaborating with beef and bison ranchers to rehabilitate grasslands that once supported thriving bird populations.

Shepherd's Grain offers sustainably grown and milled wheat flours for professional and home bakers and cooks—including low gluten, high gluten, cake, pastry, whole wheat, and semolina flours.

By honoring the interplay of natural environment and thoughtful farming, Taylor Shellfish Farms produces exceptional products that have earned the company a sterling reputation and numerous awards.

A growing number of ranchers are implementing and advocating for more responsible production methods to mitigate these impacts and create more resilience long term. They recognize that preserving natural resources and addressing climate change are critical to their business.

The mindset of continuous improvement is as core to the Chambers’ business now as it was when they planted their first 300 acres in 1985. And it is what led Stahlbush Island Farms to become the first Food Alliance certified sustainable farm back in 1997.

Consumers of beer, wine, cider, and spirits are increasingly aware that their drinks of choice, like other products they opt to buy and consume, have environmental and social impacts.

Central Bean has been a Food Alliance partner for over twenty years, collaborating with us to establish and certify sustainable practices across all aspects of its bean growing, sourcing, and distribution business.

Food production standards have existed in one form or another nearly as long as humans have been producing food. Certifications demonstrate food producers’ commitment to, and aid consumer confidence in, responsible food production methods.