Fountain City, Wisconsin recently celebrated the introduction of Great River Milling rice, the first product to be sold as a “Climate-Smart Commodity”. Invest In America Act of 2021, funded over $3.125 billion to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for projects designed to combat climate change through agricultural practices, such as “Climate-Smart Commodities”. The act’s funds were distributed to all 50 states for 141 projects and this is the first project to reach completion. This project gives small to mid-size farmers and producers the ability to contribute to their communities. It also provides a way for them to stay in business through premiums for qualified production, as well as income from the use of carbon credits. Learn more about this environmental and economic benefit that provides “the opportunity to create an image of American agriculture that is innovative and committed to sustainability.” Climate-Smart launches in Wisconsin (agupdate.com)
