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Farmed Smart
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
Palouse Conservation District
Benefits provided:
Free technical assistance, Marketing/Recognition
Land use:
Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
Palouse CD can help farmers get certified with Farmed Smart, protecting farmers from regulatory burdens.
Overview
Description:
Farmed Smart is a sustainable agriculture certification program developed by the Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association to provide benefits for producers, consumers, environmental agencies, and food providers. Farms are certified based on criteria from six categories:
- water quality
- air quality
- soil health
- wildlife habitat
- energy conservation
- economic sustainability
Farmed Smart certified producers receive regulatory assurance for meeting water quality standards, with the goal of achieving access to value-added markets for sustainably produced commodities.
Eligibility:
None required
Financial benefit:
N/A
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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