LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming)

LEAF, Linking Environment And Farming, is a UK-based charity dedicated to enabling sustainable farming and encouraging the wider adoption of Integrated Farm Management (IFM). Headquartered at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, LEAF provides a practical framework for farmers seeking to improve their environmental performance while maintaining productive and profitable enterprises. The LEAF Marque certification scheme is widely recognized across the UK food industry as a credible indicator of sustainable farming practice, covering requirements for soil management, crop protection, water use, energy efficiency, biodiversity, and responsible community engagement. LEAF’s Open Farm Sunday initiative is the UK’s largest annual farm open day event, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors to certified farms and building public understanding of sustainable agriculture. The organization provides education resources for schools and young people, and engages with food businesses to promote sustainable sourcing. LEAF also participates in European and international sustainable farming networks, contributing UK expertise to the development of global best practices.