Leading Harvest Metrics Pilot

Leading Harvest seeks to integrate a set of universal metrics into its Farmland Management Standard that allows members across the value chain to layer consistent data and metrics into their certification that can quantify outcomes, third-party validate improvement, and identify the highest ROI for on-farm interventions.

In the first phase of this project, Leading Harvest engaged a broad set of research and stakeholder engagement methods that included a desktop analysis of 120 sustainability frameworks, a stakeholder survey, interviews with key representatives from across the supply chain, and breakout discussions at the 2024 Leading Harvest Annual North America Summit. The results of this analysis have been summarized in a landscape assessment research paper with a recommended set of metrics, which were discussed and refined at membership convenings. The refined set of metrics and the data collection process will now be piloted with members and partners.

Please view the information below on the Data Pilot & Survey phase of the voluntary metrics module project.

STEP 1: Instructions and Pilot Orientation

Please read the following orientation instructions for more information on the pilot. If you have questions on these instructions, contact April Kappler and Emmaline Long at akappler@leadingharvest.org and emmaline.a.long@gmail.com.

STEP 2: Data Collection Protocols

For your advanced preparation, document collection, and prior to clicking the link to begin the survey, please download and thoroughly review the linked document. This document details the process and requirements as well as provides guidance to support you with data collection for each metric prior to beginning the survey.

STEP 3: Leading Harvest Metrics Pilot Survey

Once you have collected the necessary data for the pilot, please complete the survey below.

Thank you for your participation in the voluntary metrics module project for Leading Harvest. With partners like you, we will grow a healthier future for all and advance agriculture from the ground up.

Questions?

Contact April Kappler and Emmaline Long at akappler@leadingharvest.org and emmaline.a.long@gmail.com.