Each program offered through The SustainAg Network is designed to provide tangible benefit and real results at the farm level by concentrating on efficiency gains, new revenue streams, and resource conservation and regeneration. With practical solutions and expert technical assistance, our team helps farmers and ranchers maximize returns and find long-term resilience for their operations.
BEEF + FORAGE PROGRAM
With market-leading incentive payments for cover crops, forage plantings, and range plantings, The Grass is Greener Program rewards producers for the environmental benefits of grazing cattle and sustainable forage production.
The Grass is Greener is a five-year USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Grant. We are currently enrolling cattle producers in South Dakota and surrounding states – with expansion planned for future years of the program.
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GRAINS + OILSEEDS PROGRAM
Through this project, we will work with farmers to utilize holistic management and soil health protocols to produce oats, rye, flax, buckwheat, and camelina.
The Covering America from Coast to Coast program aims to support farmers with economic and agronomic assistance to diversify crop rotations, while developing markets that focus on verified climate-smart grains and oilseeds.
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BEEF PROGRAM
The Ranching for the Future program seeks to enable sustainable efficiency gains for ranches in the Northern Great Plains and Upper Midwest – while also reducing the greenhouse gas impact of beef production. The pilot phase will help participants and the program partners understand current management approaches, identify potential emission reducing practices, and analyze market incentives and rewards for those changes.
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Presented in partnership with the Second Century Habitat Fund, the Enhanced Biodiversity on Grazing Land Program utilizes diverse seedings and prescribed grazing to enhance existing grasslands in the Prairie Pothole region. The program focuses on creating greater plant diversity, establishing additional pollinator and wildlife habitat, and improving forage availability and quality.
More About This ProgramWe look forward to hearing from you. Contact us with any questions or to get started with SustainAg.
Ryan Eichler, Director of Producer Programs
Email | cell: 605.690.2783
We are currently offering programs in select states across the United States, with additional programs coming to our Network soon.
Enrollment into The Grass is Greener program will open in Colorado soon. Join The SustainAg Network to be notified when enrollment is open.
Enrollment for The Grass is Greener program will open in Georgia soon. Join the SustainAg Network to be notified when enrollment is open.
Currently enrolling farmers and ranchers in Iowa. If you’re interested in learning more, fill out the Producer Profile and one of our SustainAg advisors will contact you with more information about available programs.
Currently enrolling ranchers in Kansas. If you’re interested in learning more, fill out the Producer Profile and one of our SustainAg advisors will contact you with more information about available programs.
Currently enrolling farmers and ranchers in Minnesota. If you’re interested in learning more, fill out the Producer Profile and one of our SustainAg advisors will contact you with more information about available programs.
Currently enrolling ranchers in Missouri. If you’re interested in learning more, fill out the Producer Profile and one of our SustainAg advisors will contact you with more information about available programs.
Currently enrolling farmers and ranchers in Montana. If you’re interested in learning more, fill out the Producer Profile and one of our SustainAg advisors will contact you with more information about available programs.
Currently enrolling farmers and ranchers in Nebraska. If you’re interested in learning more, fill out the Producer Profile and one of our SustainAg advisors will contact you with more information about available programs.
Enrollment in The Grass is Greener program will open in North Carolina soon. Join The SustainAg Network to be notified when enrollment opens.
Currently enrolling farmers and ranchers in North Dakota. If you’re interested in learning more, fill out the Producer Profile and one of our SustainAg advisors will contact you with more information about available programs.
Enrollment for The Grass is Greener program will open in South Carolina soon. Join The SustainAg Network to be notified when enrollment is open.
Currently enrolling farmers and ranchers in South Dakota. If you’re interested in learning more, fill out the Producer Profile and one of our SustainAg advisors will contact you with more information about available programs.
Currently enrolling farmers in Wisconsin. If you’re interested in learning more, fill out the Producer Profile and one of our SustainAg advisors will contact you with more information about available programs.
Currently enrolling farmers and ranchers in Wyoming. If you’re interested in learning more, fill out the Producer Profile and one of our SustainAg advisors will contact you with more information about available programs.
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