AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION
Farmers are stewards of the land, and they know how important it is to take care of natural resources to ensure that the land can remain healthy and productive for future generations.
Farm Journal Foundation offers a number of programs to support farmers in preserving the land by promoting soil health, grasslands management, and efficient use of water resources. We also know that it’s important for consumers and industry leaders to do their part, so our education programs showcase how we can all contribute to having strong and healthy food supply chains.
Our Work on Sustainable Agriculture
Farm Journal Foundation works to advance conservation and sustainability through a range of thought leadership, education, and advocacy efforts. Some examples of this work include:
THOUGHT-PROVOKING EVENTS
We regularly host events that bring together leaders from the private sector, government, international organizations, nonprofits, and academia to discuss important issues in food and agriculture. Recent discussions have included a Capitol Hill briefing and launch of a research paper about how low agricultural yields impact national security and a two-part virtual event about the impact of food waste and how to prevent it.
FARMER-LED LEARNING
In partnership with America’s Conservation Ag Movement (ACAM) and the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), we operate farmer-led learning programs that seek to eliminate obstacles impeding farmers' adoption of conservation practices. We have recruited expert farmers, known as Conservation Stewards, in five states to hold shop talks, field days, and other outreach events to give local producers a chance to talk freely about natural resource needs, local barriers, and opportunities for new management practices.