Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Horticulture Farm Sustainability Assessment
Use this worksheet for a sustainability assessment of a horticulture farm. It helps you review soil, water, energy, people, and profit. Print a copy for each season and keep the filled pages with your farm records.
WorksheetHorticulture & Specialty CropsFree PDF
What you fill in
- Soil health practices
- Water use and quality
- Energy use and notes
- Biodiversity and habitat
- Labor and community
- Financial health and notes
- Strengths and gaps
- Goals for next year
How to use this worksheet
Fill it out in pencil first, check the numbers against your records, then ink it. Make a fresh copy for each field, pen or enterprise.
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 SARE and USDA NRCS.
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