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General Mills Advances Regenerative Ag Commitment Through New Partnerships

Partnerships with American Farmland Trust and Rodale Institute, and the company’s Grow for Good rewards campaign, will help advance regenerative agriculture on one million acres of farmland by 2030

April 5, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Source: Business Wire

As part of General Mills’ commitment to advance regenerative agriculture, the company today shared several new initiatives across its brands and through consumer-facing efforts that aim to protect the planet and support farmers. Strategic partnerships with American Farmland Trust and Rodale Institute will accelerate regenerative agriculture techniques across key regions in California and the Northern Great Plains.

Cover Crops Can Bridge Gap Between Conventional, Organic Production Practices

By Sarah Hill posted on January 18, 2021

While there is much to be debated about consumers’ thought process when it comes to buying food, organic growers have certainly embraced cover crops. According to an article in political newspaper The Hill, in 2019, 46% of U.S. organic farms planted covers, with 36% using no-till or minimum tillage.

The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 7-10, 2025! Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 33rd Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky. Jan. 7-10, 2025. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.

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Cover Cropping in Integrated Farming Systems

Last week we had boots on the ground at the Big Soil Health Event in Cedar Falls, Iowa where agronomist David Kleinschmidt emphasized the importance of considering Carbon to Nitrogen ratios of cover crops and residues.

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