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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
Sustainability, Collaboration, and Farmer Opportunities: Highlights from the SWOF Panel Discussion with Industry Leaders (Part 2)
In September, the Iowa Soybean Association Board of Directors hosted a panel discussion with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF) on growing market opportunities for farmers from various private sector sustainability initiatives. Here we recap the second half of the discussion with several SWOF partner representatives on their expanding investments in regenerative agriculture.
Sustainability, Collaboration, and Farmer Opportunities: Highlights from the SWOF Panel Discussion with Industry Leaders (Part 1)
In September, the Iowa Soybean Association Board of Directors hosted a panel discussion with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF) on growing market opportunities for farmers from various private sector sustainability initiatives. Hear from several SWOF partner representatives to speak on their expanding investments in regenerative agriculture.
Original de SWOF: Conozca Rosemary Galdamez del equipo de SWOF
En cada boletín electrónico perfilamos a un agricultor, un miembro del equipo de SWOF, un asociado, o algún otro afiliado de SWOF para conocer la contribución de ellos a nuestro programa. En esta edición, estamos destacando nuestra Rosemary Galdamez. Siga leyendo para aprender un poco más de Rosemary and como está trabajando para conectar con más agricultores en su posición de Coordinadora de Participación de Agricultores Históricamente Desatendidos.
SWOF in Action: A Young Farmer's Growing Success with Regenerative Practices
Farming requires continuous learning and experimenting to drive additional value. As we celebrate National Farmer’s Day, we’d like to introduce Riley Schnell, a young Iowa farmer whose adoption of regenerative cropping practices has brought increased value to his family’s farming operation.
SWOF Original: The Farm Bill and Inflation Reduction Act: How Legislation Impacts Conservation on Farms
The agricultural sector plays a vital role in the nation's economy, ensuring food security, and maintaining natural resources for future generations. In this blog post, we will explore the significant impact the Farm Bill and other key pieces of legislation has on conservation practices in agriculture.
The Pros and Cons of Cover Crops
There are many benefits to utilizing cover crops in your operation. Depending on the species and type, cover crops can protect and improve soil health by managing erosion, stabilizing nutrients, and more. In this article, we explore the key pros and cons of the cover crop system.
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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!