OPTIMA Fields – Alabama Input Efficiency Project
This project aims to evaluate the environmental and productivity impacts of varying nitrogen and seeding rates across eight farms in Alabama. Using the Fieldprint Calculator, the research team will track sustainability metrics including soil conservation, GHG emissions, and water use efficiency. The project will support informed decisions to improve profitability and environmental outcomes. Data will be entered by the research team, while growers retain access to view their field results.
Engagement Targets
Notes: (1) Minor fluctuations in the number of retained growers is expected from year to year. These fluctuations may be due to year-over-year crop rotation effects or other factors beyond the control of the project. Enrolled acres represent the total number of acres on an individual farm in a specific year. The ability to report enrolled acres is based on the Fieldprint Project Standard requirement that individual growers enrolled in projects enter at least 10% of the acres managed for a specific crop. (2) Entered acres represent the actual number of enrolled acres for which data is entered in the Fieldprint Platform for analysis.
Objectives
We worked with two growers supporting over 300 acres this past year. We hope to increase to more farms and farmers next year.