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Mars partners to support regenerative agriculture transition across its North American pet food supply chain

The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund is proud to partner with Royal Canin North America and Mars, expanding our support for farmers as they begin or scale on-farm conservation practices that yield positive environmental outcomes.

Learn more about this new multiyear partnership.

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Building Trust: The Role of MRV in the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund

Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) helps ensure enrolled farmers are producing environmental outcomes that can be quantified and verified. This process not only builds trust with our funding partners but also provides valuable insights for our farmers as we collectively work to build economic and environmental sustainability in agriculture.

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Measuring Impact: SWOF’s Role in Water Quality

Ensuring good water quality is essential for sustainable farming, environmental health, and food security. Learn about our water sampling process, conservation efforts, and the impact of reducing nitrogen and phosphorus runoff to protect ecosystems and support sustainable farming.

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Strategies to Reduce Tillage Intensity on Your Farm

One critical aspect of regenerative farming is the management of tillage. While essential for weed control and soil preparation, tillage can have adverse effects on soil structure and water retention. Delve into the strategies for reducing tillage intensity on your farm, promoting long-term soil health and productivity.

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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.

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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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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!