Certification Program
Become a BAU Certified Grower
Learn every part of the BAU Farm Intelligence platform — rotation planning, soil health, contract-first planning, labor, and daily ops — then earn a publicly verifiable credential signed by our President.
6 short modules
Read-and-check modules covering the full platform. About 20 minutes total.
20-question exam
80% to pass. Randomized questions. Retake after a 60-minute cooldown.
Verifiable credential
Unique ID, QR code, and public verify URL — buyers can confirm your certification in one scan.
Certification FAQ
- What does BAU Certified Grower actually certify?
- It certifies that you can operate the BAU Farm Intelligence platform end to end: building a rotation plan, reading soil and nutrient guidance, recording chemical and fertilizer applications for GAP/EPA compliance, planning labor against an H-2A or domestic crew, and preparing a contract-first plan for wholesale buyers. It is a platform-competency credential, not a food-safety audit or a USDA Organic certification.
- How long does it take and what does it cost?
- Six read-and-check modules run about 20 minutes total, followed by a 20-question randomized exam. You need 80% to pass, and you can retake the exam after a 60-minute cooldown. Certification is included with any active BAU farm account at no extra charge.
- How do buyers verify my credential?
- Every passing grower gets a unique credential ID, a QR code, and a public verification URL. A buyer, lender, or food hub scans the code and sees the credential status, the issue date, and the farm it was issued to — no login required.
- Does certification expire?
- Credentials are reviewed annually. When platform modules change materially, certified growers receive the updated module and a short delta exam rather than repeating the full program.
- Do I need to be certified to use BAU?
- No. Certification is optional. Growers pursue it when they want a verifiable signal for buyers and lenders, or when a co-op or food hub asks its supplier base to standardize on documented recordkeeping practices.