What are some of the practices that Protected Harvest certified growers are required to employ?
For a crop to become certified by Protected Harvest, one requirement of farmers is that they frequently monitor (or scout) their fields, so that they can make the best decisions as to how to manage the threat of any pests. By understanding the natural life cycle of pests and identifying their natural enemies, farmers can skillfully employ techniques that minimize impacts on the environment. This approach is known as Biointensive Integrated Pest Management (BioIPM) – and is just one component of the Protected Harvest certification program.
