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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.
Recent Articles
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.
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Press Releases
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!