The Multi-Partner Agricultural Conservation Practice Tracking and Planning Geospatial Database (Partner Database) has improved planning and tracking of agricultural best management practice (BMP) implementation across the State of Vermont. The Partner Database is accessed by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) non-regulatory staff and authorized partners via an online interface.
Getting started?
Access to the Partner Database is limited to individuals who work directly with Vermont farmers on water quality practice implementation or agronomic support. If you are interested in gaining access to the Partner Database and are not sure if you qualify, please feel free to reach out to Judson.Peck@vermont.gov. To gain access:
- Review the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) : All Partner Database users must review the QAPP prior to reporting information into the Partner Database.
- Take the Online PDB Training (1.5hr)
- Fill out the Partner Database User Agreement. All Partner Database users must submit this form before receiving full user access to the Partner Database.
- Submit User Agreement through the online portal
Once these steps have been completed, you will receive a username and password that you can use to log in.
Looking for more information?
Conservation Practice Survey Guidance: Document providing guidance for partners involved in survey collection and reporting.
Partner Database User Instructions: These are user friendly directions that you can print out and have on hand. Please refer to these directions before calling the database administrator for additional assistance.
Need to update the PDB?
Farm Waiver Form for Information Sharing to the Partner Database : This form is optional for farmer funded practices, but required for any USDA NRCS funded practices to be entered into the Partner Database.
If you are working with a farm that is not in the Partner Database, we will need to add them as a farm before you can track visits, or enter practices for their operation. Please submit all information via the form below.