In the context of this narrative, we are referring to fidelity of observed greenhouse gas benefits over time. This refers to a system of measuring and analyzing the degree to which a MMRV protocols are implemented as intended.

GCF is a process of collecting funds from multiple sources to finance a project or venture. It involves pooling resources from different sources, such as individuals, businesses, and other organizations, to create a larger fund for a specific purpose.

Observations from multiple sources can be combined with user generated data to provide high fidelity digital provenance to both environmental claims and practice completion.

Some groups of people are identified in Farm Bill legislation and in USDA policy as being Historically Underserved (HU). Members of these groups have been historically underserved by, or subject to discrimination in, Federal policies and programs. Four groups are defined by USDA as “Historically Underserved,” including farmers or ranchers who are: Beginning; Socially Disadvantaged; Veterans; and Limited Resource.

Interoperability is a characteristic of a product or system whose interfaces are completely understood to work with other products or systems, at present or in the future, in implementation or access, and without any restrictions. While the term was initially defined for information technology or systems engineering services to allow for information exchange, a broader definition takes into account social, political, and organizational factors that impact system-to-system performance.

Create technical infrastructure to establish shared standards and protocols for making a claim, such as an environmental prouct declaration or environmental asset claim, that is interoperable and compatible with different claiming systems, certifiers, agencies, etc…

Data tracking of how implemented changes on a farm or ranch can impact soil carbon levels, greenhouse gas emissions, etc… Basically after collecting baseline data from a farm, additional tracking can be used to measure change over time, verifing benefits to the ecosystem in mitigating climate change.

The National Calibration Dataset is an important resource for ensuring that measurements made by different instruments are consistent and reliable. It contains a set of data points that have been carefully collected and tested to ensure accuracy, and these points serve as a benchmark for all instruments to be compared against. This dataset is used by scientists, engineers, and other professionals to make sure that the measurements they take are accurate and reliable.

Open source is a publicly accessible software design that can be modified and shared by multiple users. This allows the source code to be inspected and enhanced by anyone. Because open source uses multiple collaborators, it allows for more control, increased security and stability, additional training opportunities, and the foundation of communities centered onaround software design.

Data that is measured, collected, and monitored after agricultural products leave the farm. This is different from farm management data which is collected on-farm, but may include carbon emissions resulting from how far products may have traveled or even transaction information from farther down the supply chain.