Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Farm Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Guide
A guide to the Phase I environmental site assessment for a farm property. It explains the purpose, steps, and what buyers or lenders may expect from a consultant.
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The steps on this page
- Why lenders request one
- Hire a qualified consultant
- Provide property history
- Allow site visit
- Records review is done
- Interviews with owners
- Review the consultant report
- Note recognized concerns
- Decide on next steps
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with FSA Farm Loans and USDA.
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