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We sell into a global marketplace and those companies demand [an environmental] commitment.

Terence Hochstein, Potato Growers of AlbertaMore about Terence

We did an Environmental Farm Plan when they first came out, and when we make ranch changes today, we still go back and reference that workbook.

Sean McGrath, Vermilion FarmerMore about Sean

EFP is the single best tool that helps a farmer / rancher understand their environmental risks and learn new things about their operation.

Ken Lewis, EFP TechnicianMore about Ken

I feel responsible for good stewardship and the EFP process is part of building a legacy.

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What is EFP+?

The EFP+ program an upgraded version of the standard EFP workbook, but provides the producer with an official equivalency score with SAI Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment.

Can anyone sign up to do an EFP+ workbook?

No, only established Farm Management Groups* can make requests on behalf of the producer to complete an EFP+ workbook.

What is the Farm Sustainability Assessment?

The FSA is widely recognized as a food and drink industry reference for sustainable crop farming. It was created to encourage the industry-wide adoption of better management practices that improve farm performance and sustainability outcomes. https://saiplatform.org/fsa/

What is a Farm Management Group?

The Farm Management Group (FMG) is the organization that organizes and executes the EFP+ program and additional FSA requirements for a group of farms (ex. company purchasing raw products or a commodity group).

What are the benefits of EFP+?

EFP+ provides many benefits:

Allows producers to achieve equivalency of the FSA global standard by completing an environmental assessment designed specifically for producers who operate within the Alberta context.
Alberta EFP has the governance structure and auditor guidance in place to assist with the verification component of the FSA.
Management of benchmarking to updated FSA assessments and local legislation.

While getting to take advantage of all of the other benefits EFP has to offer:

Education and awareness to assist producers in managing environmental risks on their operation.
Support from regional EFP technicians who help producers complete the workbook, provide feedback on their plan, and point them towards local resources and programs.
Eligibility for certain cost-share programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (S-CAP).
Upgrading workbooks made easy in our online system.
Access to over 500 local resources and programs throughout the workbook.

What is involved in completing an EFP+ workbook?

The EFP Plus workbook is very similar to the EFP standard workbook, with the addition of an FSA chapter, which includes an additional 14 questions.
The EFP questions are mapped to questions in the FSA self-assessment on the back end, making for a seamless experience for producers. Upon approval of the EFP workbook, producers receive an FSA report with their FSA performance score.

Does EFP+ involve an audit?

A small sample of farms from within a Farm Management Group will have to undergo a verification audit, as will be arranged by the Farm Management Group Coordinator in order to make an FSA claim.

Who can do the audits?

Only approved verification bodies by SAI Platform. https://www.globalgap.org/certification-bodies/

Which questions will be assessed during an audit?

The questions included in the FSA Report will be audited.

Where can I find my FSA Report?

This was emailed to you upon approval of your EFP Plus workbook. You can also find a copy under the “My Documents” tab of your EFP Webbook account. https://webbook.albertaefp.com/login/

How often do I need to update my EFP+ workbook in order to be considered current?

You should renew your EFP Plus workbook every three years in order to be considered current. Contact us if you need help renewing.

How does Alberta EFP support the verification process?

Alberta EFP has developed Auditor Guidance to support the auditor throughout the process. The Auditor Guidance is available upon request from the Alberta EFP office for verification bodies.