The SuMMIT Model is intended for a range of stakeholders involved in manure management, GHG mitigation, and sustainability decision-making. Key users include researchers and technology developers, dairy value chain companies, allied industry, lending and finance companies, and sustainability-focused organizations. The model is designed to be accessible to both technical experts and sustainability professionals who may not have direct expertise in dairy systems or LCA modeling but need robust, science-based insights into the environmental impacts of manure management solutions.

The SuMMIT Model is not designed for individual dairy farmers looking for farm-specific, real-time operational guidance or day-to-day nutrient management planning. While the model provides robust emissions assessments, it is not a precision farming tool and does not generate site-specific recommendations for farm management. Additionally, it is not suited for users without a background in dairy sustainability, supply chain analysis, or policy development, as it requires some familiarity with GHG accounting, manure management practices, and scenario modeling. Organizations seeking detailed economic feasibility studies beyond emissions impacts may need to supplement SuMMIT with financial modeling tools tailored to on-farm investment decisions. Lastly, it is not intended for regulatory compliance verification, as it provides generalized impact assessments rather than legally binding emissions reports. We recommend that dairy co-ops and processing use FARM ES for scope 3 reporting efforts.