The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Welcomes New Regenerative Ag Program

The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance welcomed the USDA’s announcement of a $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program. It’s a farmer-focused initiative designed to advance voluntary conservation and expand practical soil health and water management efforts that support the long-term productivity of America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest owners. The pilot’s focus on measurable outcomes will help strengthen confidence in the environmental benefits of longstanding conservation and regenerative practices. “We look forward to hearing more details about the implementation of this new initiative to ensure it is practical and available for a wide variety of producers, including livestock, row crops, and specialty crops alike,” the group said in a statement. Earlier this year, the FACA Steering Committee developed Regenerative Agriculture Guiding Principles, including Advancing Measurable Soil Health and Ecosystem Benefits, Voluntary Science-Based and Incentive-Driven Guidelines, and Economic Viability and Farm Sustainability.

Source: NAFB