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
- 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