MktgLSB | July 8, 2024
Shining a spotlight on our Midwest states and region from our friends at Peoples Company. Already known for it’s rolling farmlands and rich agriculture heritage, our Midwest is now becoming a powerhouse for renewable energy development. Make sure to learn more in Peoples Company July 1, 2024 article, as it explores the current landscape of renewal energy in the Midwest – https://peoplescompany.com/blog/renewable-energy-in-the-midwest-powering-the-future
MktgLSB | April 22, 2024
Cork and Janet Worth’s innovative conservation practices was sparked by a recognized need for change with their first land purchase in 1962. Their Worth Ranch and life work is a statement in itself to their efforts but their heart and work goes above and beyond. Mentoring the next generation of ranchers, an awareness of how sound conservation can create abundant, resilient grassland on their own ranches. https://bit.ly/3w6De2D
MktgLSB | April 5, 2024
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)
MktgLSB | April 1, 2024
Owners and considered buyers of small tracts of forestland less than 2,500 acres will be receiving needed encouragement and support from the U.S Forest Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Incentives to keep forests healthy and productive through reforestation, improved forest management and other sustainable practices will now be afforded to underserved landowners and landowners through the support of enlisted nonprofit organizations and federally funded grants.
“Community Navigators will work to help eligible applicants identify funding opportunities, develop proposal ideas, provide guidance on completing applications, support financial and reporting compliance, and conduct training to help organizations be better positioned to access federal funding in the future.” USDA grows forest support (agupdate.com)
To learn more, visit www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/state-private-forestry/coop-forestry/ira-forest-landowner-support for more information.
