Policymakers must give farmers the tools they need to lead the climate fight.

For Iowa farmer Mitchell Hora, cover crops hold the key to healthier, more resilient soil and higher corn and soybean yields even in years with heavy rains or drought.

Farmers have increased their use of cover crops and conservation tillage

After a century of land loss and water-quality degradation, partners on the Mississippi River are finding new ways to protect this critical watershed

In Illinois, Tony Bonucci turns to a ‘constructed wetland’ to reduce nutrient loss from his farm

Iowa farmer Tim Smith is committed to protecting his farm’s most important asset – its soil

In Iowa, Wendy Johnson has embraced cover crops, diverse crop rotations on her organic farm

In Wisconsin, rancher Rod Ofte practices rotational grazing to keep soil healthy, rivers clean

In rural Indiana, Ray McCormick plants cover crops – and trees – to protect farms and rivers

How advances in science, policy and conservation partnerships can create a sustainable future

Through its Cover Crop Champions program, the National Wildlife Federation is helping farmers adopt more productive, sustainable practices

How the perennial grain Kernza can help the environment - and make great food