30 July 2024
Community member spotlight: Highland Ag Solutions on empowering producers through technology
Florida-based innovator in agricultural technology is an associate GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member on a mission to empower producers to take control of their business in a global marketplace.
Community member spotlight: Highland Ag Solutions on empowering producers through technology
Florida-based innovator in agricultural technology is an associate GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member on a mission to empower producers to take control of their business in a global marketplace.
Taking control with digital solutions
The GLOBALG.A.P. membership community is excited to welcome Highland Ag Solutions, a Florida-based innovator in agricultural technology, as a new Associate Community Member. Founded in 2015, Highland Ag Solutions empowers growers, packers, and shippers with a suite of digital tools designed to streamline operations and simplify the journey towards sustainable practices.
The Highland Hub: a one-stop shop for compliance and sustainability
Highland Ag Solutions' flagship product, the Highland Hub, stands out as a comprehensive digital solution for compliance, sustainability, and enterprise management. This user-friendly platform provides growers complete control over their business operations, allowing them to seamlessly manage everything from any location.
The Highland Hub streamlines the often-complex certification process, including for GLOBALG.A.P. audits. Gone are the days of paperwork. The Hub empowers users to directly link documents to relevant audit questions, creating a more intuitive and efficient experience. Additionally, Highland Ag transforms essential logs and spray records into user-friendly digital forms, accessible across various devices.
A shared vision for more sustainable agriculture
"We are proud members of GlobalG.A.P. because we believe in the mission and the importance of their audit scheme," says Tara Stroud, Director of Customer Success at Highland Ag Solutions. "GLOBALG.A.P. is globally recognized as the gold standard for audit compliance, covering food safety, sustainability and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. We are honored to partner with GLOBALG.A.P. to support our customers on their certification journey."
Elmé Coetzer-Boersma, Managing Director of GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH, echoes this sentiment. “We are delighted to welcome Highland Ag Solutions to the GLOBALG.A.P. community. Their innovative digital tools empower producers to navigate the complexities of on-farm audit processes while upholding the high standards set by our certification programs. Together, we can accelerate the adoption of more responsible practices across the global food chain.”
By joining the GLOBALG.A.P. community, Highland Ag Solutions demonstrates its commitment to aligning with a global vision for safer, more sustainable agriculture. Through their user-friendly technology, Highland Ag is empowering producers to achieve compliance with ease, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future for our food system.
About GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership fosters collaboration on innovative solutions throughout the agricultural supply chain. By joining forces, members play a crucial role in driving the continuous improvement of GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons.
Membership signifies a commitment to promoting key areas like food safety, environmental sustainability, worker well-being, animal welfare, and supply chain transparency – all of which align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Learn more about GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership and its benefits
