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Tailored workshops help conservation agriculture professionals increase engagement
Environmental Initiative and Trust in Food™ are now providing workshops to help conservation agriculture professionals accelerate voluntary program engagement among producers. Workshop availability follows the announcement of ReachFarmersFaster.org, a web-based, interactive learning tool that organizes the team’s…
New outreach tool for conservation agriculture aims to reach farmers faster
Environmental Initiative and Trust in Food™ have launched a new outreach tool to accelerate the adoption of conservation agriculture practices. The project focuses on understanding the hurdles and motivations of 'moveable middle' farmers and ranchers through data-driven engagement strategies.
Environmental Initiative helps local lawn care business go electric
Parkway Lawn Service in Minneapolis has transitioned from gas-powered to electric lawn equipment, significantly reducing emissions and improving environmental health.
Upcoming Events
Board Finance Committee Meeting
The Environmental Initiative Board of Directors’ Finance Committee meets two weeks prior to each board meeting. To learn more about the Board of Directors, visit their about us page. Read More
Cannon River Watershed Soil Health Bus Tour
Join farmers, industry representatives, and elected officials on a free bus tour of three farms in the Cannon River Watershed, hosted by Clean River Partners. Experienced farmers will teach you about profitable conservation practices in our region, including strip-till, no-till,… Read More
Headwaters Agriculture Sustainability Partnership quarterly meeting + tour
The Headwaters Agriculture Sustainability Partnership (HASP) meets quarterly. Contact Britta Dornfeld to learn more about HASP. Read More
Green business grants
Environmental Initiative can help Minneapolis businesses with Green Cost Share Program grant applications to reduce air pollution, save energy, and cut carbon emissions. The next deadline is August 1.
Project Clean Air Repair expands
Environmental Initiative is expanding Project Clean Air Repair (Project CAR) to the East Metro through a new partnership with Turbo Tim’s. Low to no cost emission system repairs are now available in eight auto repair shops ahead of summer driving, air quality seasons.
Reach Farmers Faster
Are you trying to engage farmers in conservation agriculture? We teamed up with Trust in Food to better understand what it takes to accelerate producers’ voluntary engagement with conservation agriculture programs. Backed by research, our new tool provides organizations engaged in conservation agriculture initiatives with a step-by-step process to apply to outreach efforts.
Member Highlight: Andersen Corporation
Environmental Initiative thanks Andersen Corporation for their organizational support, sponsorship of the 2024 Environmental Initiative Awards, and Sustainable Growth Coalition membership.