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SWOF Launches Fifth Year of Farmer Enrollment, Expands Efforts to 28 States
SWOF continues to grow its opportunities for farmers and environmental impact through supply chain partnerships. Farmer enrollment for 2024 is now open across 28 states, with new areas of cropland eligibility in 23 states.
Read more about 2024 opportunities here.
Recent Articles
SWOF Farmer & Referral Partner Spotlight: Travis Milne
As one of our enrolled farmers and referral partners, Travis Milne has experienced the positive effects of prioritizing soil health and conservation practices firsthand. This approach has led to increased profitability on his own land and that of his customers. Learn how SWOF's simple, farmer-centered approach appealed to this dedicated steward of the land in this month’s SWOF Spotlight.
SWOF Referral Partner Spotlight: Erin Marlow, Milne-Dinsdale Seed, LLC
Milne-Dinsdale Seed, LLC aims to empower farmers to optimize their operations. Hear more about their work from co-owner Erin Marlow and why she recommends SWOF to her clients in our latest SWOF Referral Partner Spotlight.
SWOF Farmer Spotlight: Bailey Family Farm
the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF) would like to highlight the work of the Bailey Family Farm in northwest Missouri. BJ Bailey started farming in 1977. He farms with his brother, Bert, and son, Bret. They have a corn and bean rotation and a cow calf operation.
SWOF Spotlight: Get to Know SWOF’s Tim Huggins
Tim joined the SWOF team in October of 2023 and he is a passionate advocate for agricultural conservation and sustainable farming practices. As SWOF works to expand its partnerships to provide more opportunities for farmers in the South, Tim serves as the lead in field work there as well as on our collaboration with the Cotton Trust Protocol.
Dirt Matters: Understanding and Enhancing Soil Microbial Diversity
Throughout our diverse agricultural landscapes, soil health is fundamental for productivity and sustainability. Beneath the surface, a variety of organisms, from microbes to fungi, collaborate to nourish and structure the soil. Learn key aspects of the pivotal role microbial diversity plays in fostering resilient agricultural ecosystems.
SWOF Field Visits: Going the Extra Mile in MRV
Field visits are a crucial part of the MRV process at the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF). Learn how our verification process ensures compliance and accuracy while supporting farmers in implementing conservation practices.
Reflecting on the Iowa Farmers of Color Conference: Empowering Voices and Honoring Black Farmer History
This past December, I had the privilege of attending the inaugural Iowa Farmers of Color Conference at Jasper Winery in Des Moines, IA. This transformative event, spearheaded by Todd Western III and Shaffer Ridgeway with support from Practical Farmers of Iowa, exceeded all expectations.
Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Helps Partners Expand Reach, Make Lasting Impact on America’s Farmland
The grant has also enabled the Midwest Climate-Smart Commodity Program to solidify multi-year relationships with farmers. For example, Nick Hermanson, who farms 5,000 acres of corn and soybeans and raises 300,000 turkeys a year on his farm in Story City, Iowa, is a fifth-generation farmer on the same land his family has farmed for 150 years.
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund: A Year of Remarkable Growth and Impact in 2023
As we gear up to open enrollment for 2024, we'd like to take a moment and celebrate the impressive growth and commitment to sustainable agriculture that the Soil and Water Outcomes achieved in 2023 with the help of our innovative farmers, hardworking staff, supporting partners, and local community advocates.
Planting Cereal Rye Ahead of Corn: What to Expect
Discover the unparalleled advantages of integrating Cereal Rye into your cover cropping system. From erosion control to enhanced soil structure, this perennial choice can elevate your agricultural practices. Here we break down the essential timing and considerations required to manage this perennial cover crop effectively.
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Press Releases
New Agriculture Finance Sustainability Coalition partners with multi-billion dollar awardee of the EPA’s National Clean Investment Fund
(April 4, 2024)
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Launches Fifth Year of Farmer Enrollment, Expands Agricultural Sustainability Efforts to 28 States
(March 7, 2024)
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Surpasses 300,000 Enrolled Acres, Pays Farmers $10.5 Million in 2023
(February 16, 2024)
PepsiCo and Walmart to Support Regenerative Agriculture Transformation through Soil and Water Outcomes Fund®
(August 15, 2023)
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New York Outcomes Fund Pilot Incentivizes Farmers to Implement Regenerative Agriculture Practices
(February 3, 2023)Two Projects Involving the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund to Receive Funding Through USDA
(September 14, 2022)EPA Recognizes 49 Water Infrastructure Projects for Excellence and Innovation (February 16, 2022)
Also see 2021 CWSRF George F. Ames PISCES Recognition Program Compendium (PDF)Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Produces More Than Tenfold Increase in Environmental Outcomes in 2021
(December 9, 2021)Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Project Plans to Scale Up in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri
(October 8, 2021)Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Partners with Nutrien Ag Solutions to Launch Carbon and Water Quality Outcome Program (February 9, 2021)
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Announces Groundbreaking Water Quality Outcomes Incentives
(January 5, 2021)
Upcoming Events and Meetings
Our team is planning to join several upcoming grower meetings and participate in events and tradeshows around the Midwest and other program areas. Whether you are actively participating in a carbon or ecosystem markets program or just considering it, we’d love to visit with you to see how you can get the most from your acres, in addition to your cash crop. Find an event near you below and be sure to check back, as more events will be added soon. We look forward to meeting you!