What do teeth brushing, light switch timers, and grassed waterways have in common? They’re all preventative measures intended to solve problems before they begin—problems like cavities, arguments with your kids, and soil erosion. By incorporating these practices, thinking upstream of the root cause of the problem, we’re able to wisely…
Our agriculture system is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, with growing recognition of the importance of soil health for the long-term resilience and viability of both the land and the farmers who produce the food we eat. This shift in awareness is reflected in a growing ecosystem of organizations focused…
As we head into the final few weeks of 2020—a year that has unfolded in ways that none of us could have expected—I’ve been reflecting on what this year has meant, what the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative (MRCC) and its partners have accomplished, and…
Members of the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative understand that consumers play a central role in transforming our agricultural system to be more sustainable. With this in mind, MRCC’s structure has embraced consumer engagement as a key pillar in driving systems change. And, let’s face it: consumers in 2020 are picky...
The Midwest represents a globally unique resource and economically vital area of agricultural production. The region faces mounting environmental and economic challenges from climate change and other pressures on the landscape. From rising temperatures to wetter springs like the floods of 2019 to extreme weather events like the derecho earlier…
This post was written by Margaret Henry, Director of Sustainable Agriculture at PepsiCo and member of MRCC’s Steering Committee. As PepsiCo’s Director of Sustainable Agriculture, my work is largely devoted to finding opportunities where the common interests of PepsiCo, farmers, policymakers, consumers, and others in the agricultural system intersect. Environmental…
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