Scenario: Farm inspector uses FormConnect app for crop health assessment

Meet David, an agricultural inspector for a crop insurance company. Today, he’s visiting the “Green Meadows Farm” to assess the health of their corn crop and potential claims due to recent hail damage. Here’s how the FormConnect app could assist him:

1. Accessing Farm Information & Claim Details:
   • Upon arrival, David opens the FormConnect app and retrieves the specific assessment form for corn crops based on his company’s guidelines.
   • He reviews the farm’s information, including crop details, insurance policy, and any submitted claim details regarding the hail damage.
2. Inspection & Data Capture: As David walks through the field, he uses the app to:
   • Record observations: Note down the overall health of the crop, including signs of hail damage like stalk breakage, leaf shredding, or cob damage.
   • Capture photos: Take pictures of representative areas showcasing the extent of the damage and unaffected parts of the field.
   • Perform specific measurements: Measure hailstone size distribution, stalk diameter, or other relevant data points.
   • Use GPS tracking: Track his path through the field, automatically generating a map of the assessed area.
3. Interaction with Farmer: While discussing his observations and initial assessment with the farmer, David leverages the app to:
   • Share photos: Visually demonstrate the damage and clarify his observations.
   • Answer questions and document responses: Capture any questions or concerns from the farmer for further investigation.
4. Reporting & Claim Evaluation: Back at his office, David uses the app to:
   • Complete an assessment report.
   • Estimate potential yield loss: Utilize built-in calculation tools or integrate with industry standard models to estimate the impact of the damage on crop yield.
   • Recommend next steps: Suggest actions for the farmer to mitigate further losses or document additional information needed for claim processing.
5. Submitting & Sharing: With a tap, David submits the completed report, damage estimates, and recommendations to his company’s claims processing system. The app automatically sends a copy of the report to the farmer for their reference, including any estimated yield loss and next steps.