People: Protecting Those Who Grow, Harvest, and Rely on Our Food

The People Pillar

The people behind agriculture, from farm teams and growers to communities and consumers, are essential to a resilient food system. Supporting their safety, efficiency, and long-term success is central to how Valent U.S.A. evaluates the solutions it brings to market.

Sustainability at Valent is guided by three interconnected pillars: people, planet, and productivity. Together, these pillars shape product development and real-world application, reinforcing a balanced approach that protects natural resources, supports operational performance, and helps enable the consistent production of high-quality crops.

The People pillar focuses on the individuals who make modern agriculture possible. Through defined sustainability criteria, Valent evaluates how products and practices support responsible field operations, improve efficiency, and contribute to dependable outcomes across the food value chain.

Evaluation Criteria

Two primary criteria guide this evaluation. Each is supported by a structured review process, and products that meet established thresholds are designated with corresponding criteria icons.

	Worker Efficiency Supports responsible use practices, clear application guidance, and operational planning that helps crews work confidently and efficiently throughout the season.
	Reducing Food Loss Highlights products evaluated for their ability to protect yield, maintain crop quality, and help minimize loss from field to market.

Supporting Worker Efficiency

Efficient field operations depend on clear guidance, practical use requirements, and responsible application practices. Valent evaluates product labeling, regulatory standards, and real-world use considerations to help crews work confidently and plan effectively throughout the season.

Factors such as personal protective equipment (PPE), reentry intervals (REIs), and pre-harvest intervals (PHIs) help encourage safe use while supporting smoother day-to-day operations for growers and farm teams.

By balancing operational needs with practical field considerations, Valent solutions help reduce disruptions, support timely fieldwork, and promote worker well-being. This reinforces the critical role people play in successful food production.

Helping Reduce Food Loss Across the Value Chain

Reducing food loss is a key component of maintaining a stable and nutritious food supply. Solutions aligned with this criterion help enable strong in-field performance, efficient harvest operations, and the preservation of crop quality so more of what is grown reaches the food supply.

Support for quality extends beyond harvest. These solutions can also help maintain nutritional value during storage and distribution, contributing to reduced waste and more consistent food availability for consumers.

A People-First Approach to Sustainable Agriculture

By prioritizing worker efficiency and helping reduce food loss, Valent reinforces its commitment to those who make agriculture possible and to the communities that depend on a reliable food system.

This people-first focus is one of three pillars guiding Valent’s broader sustainability strategy, alongside protecting the planet and advancing productivity to support the future of agriculture.

To learn more about Valent U.S.A.’s sustainability commitments and how the people, planet, and productivity pillars work together, visit our sustainability criteria page.