Transparency.
Simplicity.
Trust.
About Ag Data Transparent
ADT in partnership with farmers, industry organizations, and technical experts have developed industry recognized standards for new and evolving areas of the market impacting farmers which includes the Privacy and Security Principles for Farm Data established in 2014 and the Transparency Principles for Ag Carbon published in 2026. These standards help farmers understand how data is used, how carbon programs operate, and which companies meet the highest expectations for transparency, simplicity, and trust. Participating companies are awarded various seals signaling their commitment to transparency.
Ag Data Transparent Certification
Issued to members who complete the ADT 11 Question Data Use Certification
Ag Carbon Transparent Verification
Issued to members who complete the ADT 11 Question Data Use Certification and the ACT 10 Question Carbon Contract Verification
Ag Data Transparent
Certified Member Companies
ADT Certified Companies
Behind the Seal
About our process
The Ag Data Transparent certification is based upon the Privacy and Security Principles for Farm Data, a set of guidelines for companies collecting, storing, analyzing, and using, farmer's ag data.
The certification process requires companies to answer 11 questions about ag data ownership, use, portability, and security. These answers are reviewed by an independent third party administrator and if approved, the Ag Data Transparent seal is issued.
The 11 questions begin by requiring certified companies to identify the categories of ag data they collect. Learn more about the categories of ag data.
The Ag Carbon Transparent Verification is based upon the Transparency Principles for Ag Carbon, a set of guidelines for companies offering carbon programs to farmers.
The carbon verification process requires companies to answer 10 questions about environmental asset creation, measurement, payment, and farmer commitments. These answers are reviewed by an independent third party administrator and if approved, the Ag Carbon Transparent seal is issued.
The Ag Data Transparent seal is backed by farmer-led organizations.
Farm Industry Members
Supporting Members
How to become
Ag Data transparent
If you are interested in certifying a company or ag tech provider as Ag Data Transparent, click the button below.
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