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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
Adapting for Successful Cover Crop Management
Successful cover crop management requires careful planning—and the ability to adapt. Learn how small adjustments in herbicide application and adjuvant selection can impact termination success. Discover lessons from the field and best practices for adapting to environmental conditions.
SWOF & IL STAR Farmer Spotlight: Jake Stricklin
Meet Jake Stricklin, a farmer enrolled in the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund from northern Illinois. Learn how this young, innovative leader in agriculture is utilizing knowledge and support from several partnering organizations to improve his operation's bottom line through reduced tillage and cover crop implementation.
SWOF Farmer Spotlight: The Brass Family Farm
Meet Trent Brass, a farmer enrolled in the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund from northern Illinois. Trent farms with his brother, Tom, and father, Robert. They’ve been enrolled with SWOF since June 2022 and utilize cover crops and no-till on their 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)