We ask that all farms, businesses, organizations and farmers' markets listed in the Atlas pledge their commitment to the criteria below. We rely on the good faith of everyone listed in the Atlas to uphold these principles.

Farms pledge that they are:

• Family or cooperatively owned
• Reducing the application of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers
• Operating in a way that protects and sustains the region’s land and water resources
• Treating animals with care and respect
• Providing safe and fair working conditions for employees
• Selling Wisconsin products that are grown on farm or they helped produce

Businesses/Organizations pledge that they are:

• Family or cooperatively owned or a nonprofit organization whose missions are to promote a sustainable, regional food system
• Operating in a way that protects and sustains the region’s land and water resources
• Providing safe and fair working conditions for employees
• Selling products made by our business using raw materials grown on Wisconsin farms (if applicable)

Farmers' Markets pledge that they are:

• A non-profit organization with multiple vendors selling products grown or raised in their community