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FARM ES Version 3 IDF Verification Framework

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FARM ES Version 2 to Version 3 Comparison

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FARM ES Version 3 Documentation October 2025

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FARM ES V3_Supporting Doc FARM ES V3 Feeds List

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FARM ES V3_Supporting Doc Mineral Mix for Regional Diets

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FARM ES V3_Supporting Doc Byproducts LCA Methods

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FARM ES Version 3 Preparation Guide

Use this guide to understand and prepare for a FARM Environmental Stewardship Version 3 evaluation on your dairy farm.

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Environmental Stewardship User Guide Version 3

Co-op field staff, evaluators and dairy farmers input data into the FARM Environmental Stewardship online evaluation tool. This guide explains which records/documents may contain the necessary farm data and answers questions about interpreting each measure and understanding the results.

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FARM ES Version 3 Fact Sheet

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FARM ES Version 2 Evaluator Pocket Guide

This pocket guide was developed with evaluator input and includes common conversions, proxies and definitions for Environmental Stewardship evaluators. A printed version is available to order on the FARM Store.

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Environmental Stewardship Fact Sheet Version 2

This one-pager shares the changes that were updated with Version 2 of the FARM Environmental Stewardship Program. Learn more about new data points, updated emission factors and more detailed results.

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Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol – Using the Spreadsheet

Watch the tutorial on how to use the Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol Excel spreadsheet to run the random sampling protocol.

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Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol – Spreadsheet

Download the fillable Excel spreadsheet to run the FARM Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol.

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Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol – Talking Points

Talking points on the FARM Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol.

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Environmental Stewardship User Guide Version 2

Co-op field staff, evaluators and dairy farmers input data into the FARM Environmental Stewardship online evaluation tool. This guide explains which records/documents may contain the necessary farm data and answers questions about interpreting each measure and understanding the results.

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Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol – Overview

Learn about the farm random sample protocol based on the concept of stratified random sampling for the FARM Environmental Stewardship module.

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Scope 3 Reporting Using FARM Environmental Stewardship Program

A company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are divided into Scopes 1, 2 and 3. Read more about these emissions and reporting relating to your business.

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Environmental Stewardship Data Collection Sheet Version 2

Second-party evaluators can use the fillable Excel spreadsheet or print the PDF to collect data for FARM Environmental Stewardship evaluations.

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Environmental Stewardship Continuous Improvement Reference Manual

This Reference Manual offers practical, science-based ideas for reducing GHG emissions in the areas of Feed, Productivity, Manure and Energy. Opportunities and options for consideration are included with links to resources for more information.

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Environmental Stewardship Evaluation Preparation Guide Version 2

Use this guide to understand and prepare for a FARM Environmental Stewardship evaluation on your dairy farm.

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What is FARM Environmental Stewardship Program?

Learn how the FARM Environmental Stewardship program area helps track and communicate a dairy farm’s environmental achievements while setting a path for continuous improvement.

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GHG Fact Sheet Series – Enteric Emissions

How does digestion influence GHG emissions? Learn more about enteric emissions, and opportunities to reduce emissions through excellent cow health and productivity.

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GHG Fact Sheet Series – Energy Use Emissions

How does energy use influence GHG emissions? Find out more about fuel and electricity use on-farm and opportunities to reduce energy usage.

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GHG Fact Sheet Series – Introduction to Greenhouse Gases

What are GHGs? Learn about types of GHGs in dairy farming and find out more about U.S. dairy's goals to become GHG neutral, optimize water use while maximizing recycling and improve water quality by 2050.

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GHG Fact Sheet Series – Feed Production Emissions

How does feed production influence GHG emissions? Find out how activities like tillage, planting, irrigation, harvest, pasture management and nutrient application all influence GHG emissions and opportunities to pursue energy efficiency.

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Environmental Stewardship Program Version 2 Scientific Background

FARM Environmental Stewardship Program estimates farm-level greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy intensity. Learn how it uses a scientific, peer-reviewed model based on IPCC Tier 2 methods and life cycle assessment (LCA) research.

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