John Piotti

Promotes social and civic activities

Leading Harvest is a membership-based nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to a sustainable and resilient agricultural system through third-party audited, outcome-based standards. The private company is based in Seattle, WA. Its flagship offerings, the Farmland Management Standard and a complementary Pasture and Livestock Standard, apply universally across crops, geographies, and management systems, emphasizing continuous improvement in sustainability. These standards cover principles such as soil health, water protection, biodiversity, social factors, animal wellbeing, and legal compliance, and are benchmarked against recognized frameworks and aligned with global sustainability goals. The organization is governed by a tricameral board representing social, economic, and environmental interests and is supported by expert panels to ensure transparency and scientific rigor. Leading Harvest facilitates credible verification of regenerative agriculture commitments and supports a broad network of members, including agricultural producers, investors, certification bodies, and corporate supporters. It provides resources such as guidance documents, certification databases, and toolkits to assist growers in achieving certification and actively promotes collective action in sustainable farming practices. The company was founded in 2019. Kenny Fahey has been the CEO of the company since 2021.