Web tool for farmers to evaluate farm management practices.(Conservation news you can use)(Brief article)

Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, May, 2007

With support from the USDA Risk Management Agency, the nonprofit certification organization Food Alliance has developed a free Web tool that allows farmers to compare their current management practices with best practices for sustainable agriculture. The online assessment considers soil and water conservation, integrated pest management, and wildlife habitat conservation.

For more information contact Scott Exo at Food Alliance (503-493-1066 ext. 30) or visit http://sat.foodalliance.org.