Farm Verification Standard
Version 2.0 of the SCI Farm Commitment & Verification Standard
The Farm Commitment & Verification Standard outlines the detailed requirements for Farmers to:
Develop and implement three-year Field Plans that address the SCI Regenerative Pillars.
Target continuous improvement over a baseline, and
Track and report Soil Health Outcomes.
SCI’s 7 Pillars of Regenerative Management
Central to the Farm Standard are the SCI Regenerative Pillars.
The Pillars create Farm resilience by maximizing natural resources and minimizing external inputs while revitalizing Farms. The Pillars align with readily accepted soil health principles and market expectations. These Pillars are key to the SCI Farmer’s field plans and continuous improvement plans. Farmers may address these Pillars in ways that best fit their Farm’s context and needs.
Soil Testing Guidance & Methodology
Just Published!
The SCI Soil Testing Guidance & Methodology is an accompaniment guidance document to the Farm Commitment & Verification Standard and provides an overview of the soil sampling methodology and soil testing directions needed to comply with the Farm Standard. It is important to note that this document does not supersede any requirements for soil testing outlined in the Farm Standard.
This document provides guidance on:
Soil Testing
Methodology & Process, including protocol centered around Soil Health Monitoring Points (SHMP)
Field Testing
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