{"id":2077,"date":"2024-03-04T22:07:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T22:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abov.us\/verification-standards\/"},"modified":"2024-03-12T18:43:16","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T18:43:16","slug":"verification-standards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abov.us\/en-ca\/verification-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Verification Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2077\" class=\"elementor elementor-2077 elementor-1408\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2502d9df e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2502d9df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;tilt&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M0,6V0h1000v100L0,6z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7d939b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d7d939b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4835227e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4835227e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1db17e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1db17e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Verification Standards<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ig63qux e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ig63qux\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;tilt&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M0,6V0h1000v100L0,6z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89a7aec e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"89a7aec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e871351 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e871351\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199159485 BCX8\">Meeting the bare minimum <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199159485 BCX8\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199159485 BCX8\"> good enough \u2013 the Earth deserves better.<\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c43b3dd elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c43b3dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0244f25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0244f25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>ABOV is a non-profit organization that recognizes and certifies farms that use regenerative farming methods.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">All farms certified as ABOV must already be certified organic, meeting the Canadian Organic Standards (CGSB 32.310-2020 and 311-2020) as well as Safe Food for Canadian Regulations \u2013 or similar organic certification requirements (USDA Organic certification) that are regionally applicable and enforced by local law.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: var(--text-align);\">ABOV-certified farms must have a documented plan highlighting how their methodology is implemented and meets ABOV requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8e4600 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e8e4600\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d47d4cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d47d4cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7d289d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7d289d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practices undertaken on farms must occur under the 4 main pillars of regenerative agriculture:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":1080,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Courier New\",\"469769242\":[9675],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"o\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Soil health restoration and optimization<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":1080,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Courier New\",\"469769242\":[9675],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"o\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Biodiversity protection for the health and resilience of plants, animals, and people  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":1080,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Courier New\",\"469769242\":[9675],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"o\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carbon sequestration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"2\" 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class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d01acb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d01acb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;tilt&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;tilt&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M0,6V0h1000v100L0,6z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg 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class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6edb8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6edb8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39230582 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW39230582 BCX8\">Specific regenerative practices <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39230582 BCX8\">utilized<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39230582 BCX8\">may<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39230582 BCX8\"> include the following: <\/span> <\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW39230582 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4592f5c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4592f5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Biomass Reduction and Recycling: biomass, including spent extraction material, should be composted as much as possible to minimize off-farm waste<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cover Crops (vegetative cover): year-round cover of 95% of all cultivated land &#8212; for maintaining living roots, as well as soil replenishment, erosion prevention, enhanced soil fertility  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Crop Rotation: annual crops rotated on a yearly basis, perennial crops every 4-5 years, to minimize disease and pest pressures while maintaining soil health and maximizing crop diversity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Composting: composting and manure ideally comes from local sources (or from the farm itself); only organic amendments are permissible.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forage &amp; Biomass Planting: crops planted to provide sustenance for livestock promote biomass production  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grassed Waterways: water conservation and reduced erosion can be facilitated with natural or wetland grassed waterways<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Herbaceous Wind Barriers &amp; Field Borders: utilization of native tree species to create wind barriers and shelterbelts to protect crops and mitigate the impact of strong winds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Invasive Species Control: pest management occurs through natural pest-inhibiting herbs, frogs, birds, bees, worms, ladybugs, etc. Synthetic pesticides are never used  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Minimized Soil Disturbance: reduced tillage events over time (documented) as well as reduced intensity and depth; weed suppression by hand-weeding, tarp coverage, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Perennial Planting: incorporation of herbs, grains, and grasses with long lifespans  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pollinator Habitats, Insectary Strips, or Wildlife Habitat: farms that establish habitats for pollinators, beneficial insects, and wildlife foster biodiversity; flower herbs, clover, buckwheat, and forests can provide much needed sanctuary and food<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Riparian Restoration: healthy wetland ecosystems adjacent to rivers and streams provide buffering to prevent soil erosion, as well as habitat for insects, amphibians, and wildlife<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Silvopasture: tree integration with grazing animals provides foraging and shelter for insects, pollinators, and wildlife<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water Conservation: irrigation timing, utilization of drip lines and drainage installations to optimize water usage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water Quality Protection: design and engineering that minimizes nutrient runoff into water bodies and protects water quality  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: var(--text-align); color: var(--ast-global-color-3); background-color: var( --e-global-color-astglobalcolor8 );\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintaining a healthy soil microbiome is essential for sustainable agriculture practices. Soil tests are used to confirm the effectiveness of farming methodology on soil health and carbon sequestering. Participants must have soil lab testing and soil in-field testing done on their farms; lab test results should be recorded and archived for future reference.<\/span><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: var(--text-align); color: var(--ast-global-color-3); background-color: var( --e-global-color-astglobalcolor8 );\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35d91418 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"35d91418\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fe41b58 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4fe41b58\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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Improvement in agriculture is an iterative process: feedback helps  <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95509142 BCX8\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95509142 BCX8\"> what you can adjust and refine in your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95509142 BCX8\">methodology<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95509142 BCX8\">. Feedback is gleaned from routine visual inspections in-field and soil testing in a lab. In addition to your own regular  <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW95509142 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\n  <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95509142 BCX8\">monitoring<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW95509142 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\n  <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95509142 BCX8\">, ABOV provides farmers guided worksheets to assess soil, plant, and farm health at pre-determined intervals. <\/span><br \/>\n<\/span> <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f45e366 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f45e366\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These worksheets form the basis of a comprehensive report made to ABOV. Soil lab tests conducted at the start, year one, and year three provide added verification and a picture of your farm\u2019s improvements over time. 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