The Science-Backed Standard for Regenerative Agriculture
Terra Sancta Certification™
A New Standard in Regenerative Certification
Terra Sancta Certified™ is unlike any other certification. Built for small, values-driven farmers—not corporations—our approach eliminates bureaucracy and replaces it with integrity, impact, and relationship. We prioritize soil health, real storytelling, and community-based verification.
What Makes Terra Sancta Different
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No Bureaucracy, No Paperwork Maze: Digital-first, paper-light certification with real human conversations.
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Story-Based Assessment: Farms share video or written reflections instead of navigating endless paperwork.
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Soil Testing with Purpose: Annual tests track real, regenerative impact—data is anonymized and published annually.
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Peer & Community Input: Testimonials and photos build a fuller picture of your farm’s impact.
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Supportive, Not Punitive: If you're struggling, we offer help—not revocation.
Certification Tiers & Transparent Pricing
Micro-Farms
<5 acres or <$50k revenue)
Start-Up Certification Fee
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$250
Annual Renewal
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$150
Small Farms
5–20 acres or <$250k revenue
Start-Up Certification Fee
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$500
Annual Renewal
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$300
Mid-Sized Farms
20+ acres or >$250k revenue
Start-Up Certification Fee
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$1000
Annual Renewal
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$600
How Certification Works
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Apply Online — Simple form, digital-first process.
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Share Your Story — Video or written reflections based on Terra Sancta principles.
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Add Testimonials — From customers, neighbors, or peers.
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Photograph Your Work — Compost, cover crops, biodiversity… let your farm speak for itself.
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Soil Test Submission — One test per year from any standard lab.
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Human Conversation — Talk directly with a Terra Sancta reviewer (a fellow regenerative farmer).
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Certification Decision — Based on a holistic understanding, not a checklist.
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Annual Renewal — Reflect on your year, submit updated soil test, and stay connected.
Requirements & Standards
We balance flexibility with firm, meaningful requirements:
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Annual Soil Test Required
→ Costs $70–$150, depending on the lab
→ Used to verify ecological improvement
→ Data is anonymized and published -
Annual Self-Reflection
→ What did you improve? What challenges did you face? -
Improvement Windows
→ Farms showing no soil progress get expert support and a full year to improve -
Randomized Supportive Audits
→ Gentle check-ins, not gotcha inspections -
Aspirational Standards
→ We recognize that transformation takes time—we’re here to support you