How a sustainability-linked loan in the Midwest is encouraging farmers to adopt nature-based solutions

How farmers and flood advocates in Iowa are using the power of nature to store more water in the soil

Soil and Water Conservation Society CEO Clare Lindahl keeps people at the center of a legacy organization

In the heartland, Practical Farmers of Iowa is testing new ways to shape farmer decision making to protect water and soil

Researchers at The Land Institute are exploring whether the forage crop sainfoin could become a food staple for consumers – and a climate solution

Environment Program Director Moira Mcdonald discusses the important role sustainable agriculture must play in ensuring healthier rivers and oceans.

Creating a more just society depends on growing, distributing and eating healthier food

The United States government has committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Meeting these targets will require transformation in all sectors of society,

In Arizona, farmers are exploring how drought-resistant guayule can help agriculture survive - and sustain the region’s water supply

Innovation and collaboration in America’s agricultural heartland are protecting the environment – and the future of rural communities

In this report, Context Network presents three case studies of past introductions, or expansions, of new crops to the market.

Interactive maps highlight impacts on surface water and groundwater in Upper Mississippi River Basin

Informing farmers on issues like soil loss and water quality supports a healthier agricultural future

The Northwest Arkansas Food Conservancy offers small farmers more certainty and new markets

Declining diversity of production, assets, suppliers and markets is leading to increased economic and environmental risks for farmers and consumers

I work in conservation to help Midwestern farming communities – including the one where I grew up.