Soil fertility and health is the foundation of productive agriculture and an important component of environmental stewardship. Limitations to soil quality must be addressed, and high levels of soil fertility and health must be reached and maintained to sustain consistent quality yields. One of the keystones of soil quality is the management of soil organic matter. The following scored criteria address aspects of soil fertility and health, in part by enhancing soil organic matter content and quality:
Scored criteria address the following topics:
- Soil Organic Matter Management
- Crop Rotations
- Soil Health Monitoring
- Fertilizer & Manure Application
- Soils and Farm Mapping
- Record Keeping and Analysis
- Animal Management