Floral industry members and other parties interested in a spot on the committee that will help develop the first national standard for sustainable agriculture have been given another extension for submitting their applications to the Leonardo Academy.

The Academy announced this week it has decided to extend the deadline for Standards Committee and subcommittee applications to July 7, 2008. This is the second time the Academy has extended the deadline to submit applications. The previous revised deadline had been May 23.

The Draft National Standard for Sustainable Agriculture Production, which would certify a company's products as sustainable, is being considered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to become a national standard by 2010. As part of the process, representatives from all parts of the industries affected by the standard are invited to offer their input to the process.

The purpose of extending the deadline is to ensure that all interested and materially affected parties are aware of the draft standard and have the opportunity to participate in the development process, The Academy explained in a release.

All applicants will be notified of the committee status no later than July 28, 2008, say officials, and the first Standards Committee meeting will be held on Sept. 10.

To learn more about proposed National Standard for Sustainable Agriculture and other facts and news regarding sustainable agriculture, visit SAF's Sustainability Resources Page.

--Kori Kamradt
kkamradt@safnow.org

 


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