1. Soil health
   1. Carbon content
   2. Infiltration rate
   3. Microbiome volume and F:B
   4. Compost, KNF and other bio-system applications
   5. Cover crops/mulches
   6. External verification
2. IPM
   1. Species diversity
      1. Annuals
      2. Perennials
   2. Companion planting
   3. Organic only sprays
   4. Hand picking
      1. Timing (first appearance)
   5. Habitats
      1. Pest-predator
      2. Pollinator
3. Nutrient density of produce
   1. Refractometer readings
   2. Variety choices (local, adapted, resilient, tasty)
   3. Plants as soil mineral indicators
      1. Wild plants
      2. Cultivated plants
   4. External verification
      1. University uses bionutrient spectrometer to further inform results over time
4. Water issues
   1. Cleanliness
      1. e-coli & coliform count
   2. Calorie to water-use choices
   3. Watershed management
   4. Moisture retention in soils