Developed for Farmers by Farmers
The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund is managed by AgOutcomes, a subsidiary of the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA). Founded in 1964 by farmers and governed by a board of 22 farmers, the ISA has a long history of championing, standing with, and advocating on behalf of farmers. This unique relationship keeps farmer trust and support at the forefront of all Soil and Water Outcomes Fund efforts. This program is not funded by the soybean checkoff.
ReHarvest Partners, a subsidiary of Quantified Ventures, was an original cofounder.
Partnering to Achieve Sustainability Goals
AgOutcomes works to build environmental and economic sustainability in agriculture by creating outcome-based partnerships to support farmers. Our vision is a robust agricultural ecosystem service market that aligns the environmental and economic interests of farmers, corporations, governments, and investors.
Our team collaborates closely with each of our partners to align environmental management strategies and economic analyses with your sustainability objectives. We will help you define indicators of success and deploy your project through the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund.
Other Collaborations:
U.S. Climate-Smart Cotton Program
The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund is collaborating with this project’s lead, The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, as the contracted Ecosystem Service Market Provider (ESMP). In this capacity, we provide measuring/quantification, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MMRV) and tracking for the U.S. Climate-Smart Cotton Program.
Interested farmers can learn more and enroll in the Cotton Trust Protocol at www.TrustUSCotton.org.
Supported By:
Additional outreach support is provided by the Illinois Soybean Association, Indiana Corn Marketing Council, Indiana Soybean Alliance, the Iowa Soybean Association, the Missouri Soybean Association, and the Ohio Soybean Council.
Our Impact
462,000
metric tons of greenhouse gasses sequestered
6,064,000
lbs. of Nitrogen prevented from leaving enrolled fields
352,000
lbs. of Phosphorus prevented from leaving enrolled fields
$17M+
in payments made to farmers since 2021
540,000+
acres enrolled since 2021
16 STATES
impacted by our work
Since 2020, the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund enrolled 540,000+ acres across 14 states. We have provided over $17 million in payments to farmers, with an average financial incentive of $33 per acre. The 462,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas equivalents sequestered by enrolled farmers is equivalent to removing 100,430 cars from the road for a year.
Meet the Team
At the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, our dedicated team works diligently to support farmers, promote sustainable agriculture, and advance environmental stewardship. Get to know the passionate individuals behind our organization.
Want to Join our Team?
Join a growing team working with farmers and agricultural partners to increase the sustainability in agriculture. The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund is seeking motivated, self-starting individuals to join our team and work on expanding our reach to more farmers. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in agriculture and conservation, we want to hear from you!