On-Farm Assessment
The Potato Sustainability Alliance conducts an annual on-farm assessment to measure, benchmark, and communicate the impact of beneficial management practices implemented across the North American potato industry.
Growers from the U.S. and Canada are invited to participate at no cost, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and helping shape industry-wide understanding of what sustainable potato production looks like today.
To download the 2023 assessment report — click here
2025 Assessment Timeline and Participation
Grower participants receive a community benchmark report with insights from other growers in their same region (west, midwest, or east), helping identify areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
Growers can choose to share their insights with participating PSA Processor and Fresh Marketer members, known as aggregators. Their aggregated insights support supply chain reporting and help inform sustainability initiatives.
Assessments submitted outside the data capture period (October 1 – December 19) will not be accepted. Enroll in the PSA Program today to receive essential information, reminders, and updated resources for completing the on-farm assessment this year.
Assessment Resources
The assessment is conducted using the Sustainable Outcomes in Agriculture (SOA) Standard, delivered through the Cropwise™ Sustainability app. This approach provides a credible, consistent framework aligned with global benchmarks, while being customized by PSA for the potato industry to streamline data collection and enable transparent, secure sharing with participating processor and fresh marketer members.
Grower Guide and Checklist
Everything you need to know to prepare for the assessment, with step-by-step instructions and screenshots.
Grower Onboarding Webinar
October 2, 2025 | 12–1:30 PM CST
A guided overview of the important steps for successfully completing your on-farm assessment with PSA staff and the Cropwise support team.
Additional resources and communication tools will be sent directly to growers who have completed the on-farm assessment through our enrollment system using the email address provided. This includes the option to request a certificate of completion and permission to use a participant logo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What states, provinces, and territories are included in each PSA region?
| West PSA | Midwest PSA | East PSA |
| Alberta British Columbia Northwest Territories Yukon Saskatchewan | Manitoba Nunavut Ontario | Labrador/ Newfoundland New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Quebec |
| Alaska Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada New Mexico Oregon Utah Washington Wyoming | Arkansas Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma South Dakota Tennessee Texas Wisconsin | Alabama Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Vermont Virginia West Virginia |
How can I provide feedback or suggestions for improving the assessment process?
You can send feedback directly to the PSA Program Manager, Natalie Nesburg.
Feedback is vital for continuous improvement and effectiveness of our sustainability program. Your insights and suggestions help us identify areas of improvement, address concerns, and better tailor the program to meet your needs.
How does Syngenta use data submitted by growers participating in the program?
Syngenta uses the data that growers submit through the Cropwise Sustainability app to generate individual and aggregate performance reports for PSA, our members, and participating growers. Grower data are the property of the grower and are only shared at the request or as authorized by the grower. Download Syngenta’s Data Privacy Pledge to Growers to learn more about how our grower’s personal information is protected and used.
Who is putting potato sustainability into practice?