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SWOF Receives Support from Chevron Renewable Energy Group for Climate-Smart Agriculture Advancement
SWOF is proud to share progress from a pilot project with Chevron Renewable Energy Group. This collaboration represents a notable step, showcasing how biofuels can play an important role in supporting farmers as they adopt voluntary, regenerative agriculture practices. Learn more about the collaboration in the full release.
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.
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.
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Press Releases
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Receives Support from Chevron Renewable Energy Group for Climate-Smart Agriculture Advancement
(December 17, 2024)
Indiana Farmers Gain New Resources Through Purdue Extension and SWOF Partnership
(December 10, 2024)
McCormick Joins PepsiCo to Help Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund
(November 19, 2024)
Mars partners to support regenerative agriculture transition across its North American pet food supply chain
(October 15, 2024)
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)
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PepsiCo and Walmart to Support Regenerative Agriculture Transformation through Soil and Water Outcomes Fund®
(August 15, 2023)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!