Q. What is LEAF?
A: LEAF stands for Linking Environment And Farming and is a national charity that promotes environmentally responsible farming practices. LEAF also helps create a better public understanding of farming through its nationwide network of demonstration farms.
Q: What is LEAF Marque?
A: LEAF Marque gives you greater assurance that the food you buy has been produced in an environmentally responsible way.
Q: How can I be sure it does what it says on the label?
A: When you buy food carrying the LEAF Marque logo you can be sure it has been produced to high environmental standards. All LEAF Marque farmers have been inspected by an independent verifier to ensure they meet rigorous environmentally responsible farming standards.
Q: Where can I buy LEAF Marque produce?
A: Currently food labelled with the LEAF Marque logo can be found at Waitrose and other retail outlets. You will find the LEAF Marque logo on a variety of fruit, vegetables salads meat, dairy products and meat.
Q: What is IFM?
A: IFM stands for integrated farm management and is geared towards sustaining and optimising the use of all resources on farm including soil, water air, staff, machinery, capital and wildlife habitats, landscape and archaeological features. Its successful uptake requires a detailed understanding of the business and an innovative challenging approach.
Q. Where can I find a LEAF Demonstration Farm?
A: Locate the nearest LEAF Demonstration Farm to you by visiting the LEAF web site .