Responsible food production
- 37 Drinking water promotion
- 38 Fruits and vegetables
- 39 Processed foods
- 40 Food allergies
- 41 Hand washing
- 42 Food contamination
- 43 Artificial ingredients
- 44 Nutritional information
- 45 Food advertising
- 46 Safe food preparation materials
- 47 Serving sizes
- 48 Special diets
- 49 Responsible food production
- 50 Food storage
- 51 Food production
- 102 Innovation feature II
- 206 Education space provisions
49. Responsible food production
Organic and sustainable farming practices are designed to reduce environmental pollution and to increase the quality of life of the livestock that we rely upon for food. Organic agriculture makes up a rapidly growing share of food grown in the United States due to increasing demand from conscientious consumers. Making environmentally-friendly food choices reduces human exposure to pesticide residues, hormones and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
This feature requires the adoption of organic and free-range agricultural products.
The space provides cold storage that meets the following requirements:
All meat, egg and dairy products sold or distributed on the premises by (or under contract with) the project owner meet the following criteria for the humane treatment of livestock:
Applicability Matrix
| Core & Shell | Tenant Improvement | New Construction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Storage Capacity | - | O | O |
| Part 2: Humane Agriculture | - | O | O |
| Commercial Kitchen | Schools | Multifamily Residential | Restaurant | Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Storage Capacity | - | O | O | O | O |
| Part 2: Humane Agriculture | - | O | - | P | - |
Verification Methods Matrix
| Letters of Assurance | Annotated Documents | On-Site Checks | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
PART 1 (Design) Storage Capacity |
Architect | Spot Check | |
|
PART 2 (Protocol) Humane Agriculture |
Operations Schedule |
| 49.1.a |
The USDA's Organic Requlations require that organic products do not contain genetically modified ingredients and avoid synthetic materials such as antibiotics and pesticides. |
| 49.2.b |
The USDA's Organic Requlations require that organic products do not contain genetically modified ingredients and avoid synthetic materials such as antibiotics and pesticides. |
| 49.2.a |
Humane Farm Animal Care’s Humane Farm and Animal Care Comprehensive Animal Welfare Standards Comparison by Program requires that animals are uncaged throughout their lives and not exposed to antibiotics and hormones. |