Certified Environmental Stewardship evaluators are qualified to conduct FARM Environmental Stewardship Version 2.0 2nd party evaluations. Evaluators can be full-time, part-time or contractors of one or multiple FARM Environmental Stewardship participant(s).
Please note: FARM does not employ evaluators. Individuals wishing to becoming certified evaluators should first secure employment or a contract with a FARM program participant.
Environmental Stewardship Evaluator Expectations
Environmental Stewardship Evaluator Expectations
- Complete the FARM Environmental Stewardship training to gain competency in conducting evaluations
- Understand relevant FARM resources, including the User Guide and Reference Manual
- Follow all safety guidelines and employ proper biosecurity protocols as set by the individual farmer
- Maintain and safeguard the farm’s confidential information
- Communicate evaluation expectations to farmers
- Use reasonable estimates and record assumptions when there are data gaps
- Be polite and courteous
- Share and help interpret results with the dairy farmer
Environmental Stewardship Evaluator Training
1. Complete Training Course
Individuals wishing to complete FARM Environmental Stewardship evaluations must complete and pass a series of online learning modules. To participate in this certification, the trainee or their manager should email dairyfarm@nmpf.org to request training information and enrollment.
Please note: FARM does not employ evaluators. Individuals wishing to becoming certified evaluators should first secure employment or a contract with a FARM program participant.
2. Maintaining Certification
Evaluators are required to complete one training per program version.
Environmental Stewardship Evaluator FAQs
Training
How long is the Environmental Stewardship evaluator certification valid?
Environmental Stewardship evaluator training is valid throughout the current program version. Once a new program version is active, individuals must complete and pass that version training to continue to be a certified evaluator and able to conduct Environmental Stewardship evaluations.
Can an evaluator have access to the training material after complete the training?
Certified Environmental Stewardship evaluators needing to review training materials should email dairyfarm@nmpf.org.
Database
What if an evaluator forgets their database/evaluation entry app password?
If an evaluator forgets their password, they should select the “Forgot your password?” link under the log-in button. After resetting your password, you will receive an email with instructions for creating a new password. Please email daiyfarm@nmpf.org if you do not receive this email.