Program Update

June 30, 2023 Member News

Farmers first: Designing producer-centered engagement

Adoption of regenerative agriculture is needed at scale. Limited cultural acceptance among row crop producers led Midwest Row Crop Collaborative members to explore new ways to promote acceptance of regenerative agriculture messaging in Midwest farming communities. Farmer engagement through survey research, data collection, creative content, and focused messaging has been underway and data insights are being applied to a playbook for agriculture industry influencers. 

April 19, 2023 Program Update

The power of private and public investment in creating landscape-level change

Supply chain projects led by MRCC members operate at a significant size, but their direct impact and influence alone is not enough to drive landscape-level change. Public policy is critical to help reduce negative externalities associated with agriculture, and MRCC members recommend policy that invests in agriculture as a climate solution.

March 22, 2023 Program Update

Relationships key to expanding regenerative agriculture

The efforts of Midwest Row Crop Collaborative members to expand regenerative practices and increase climate resiliency in the Midwest would not be possible without implementing partners and their established relationships with farmers.

December 5, 2022 Program Update

Reducing emissions and soil erosion in the first year of HSBC grant

HSBC Bank USA is financially supporting five MRCC member-led projects that address system challenges and develop scalable solutions to support a more resilient landscape and food and agricultural system. Much progress has been made in the first year with HSBC funding.

November 14, 2022 Guest Post

Agricultural retailers are key in scaling regenerative practice adoption

Agriculture retailers are needed to help scale the adoption of on-farm regenerative practices that improve soil health and water quality. The Midwest Row Crop Collaborative created

August 29, 2022 Program Update

Rooted in our goals of building a more sustainable and resilient system

The Midwest Row Crop Collaborative grew our partnerships and projects last year as we continued to find ways to support the resiliency of farming systems, the environment, and rural communities.

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