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Building farmer-centered outreach: Messaging insights from Midwestern corn and soy producers
Effective engagement is essential for agriculture outreach professionals looking to bridge the gap between conservation practice knowledge and uptake. When your outreach faces challenges, insights from producers can help enhance your messaging.
State lottery dollars were renewed by voters. What comes next?
Minnesota voters extended lottery funding for the environment in November. Explore what this significant investment means for air, land, water, wildlife, and communities statewide.
Remembering Darrell Gerber
Darrell Gerber’s legacy of kindness and environmental leadership will be remembered by Environmental Initiative and all those he inspired. Read reflections from executive director Mike Harley and board member Michelle Stockness and join us for a celebration of his life on Dec.14.
Leading with connection and collaboration
In times that feel divided, Executive Director Mike Harley reflects on the power of building relationships across differences to create real, lasting environmental solutions.
Reaching Farmers Faster begins at the farm gate
An ongoing partnership between Environmental Initiative and Trust In Food™, the climate-smart agriculture arm of Farm Journal, is using data and intelligence to identify where producers are in their conservation journey and connect them with programs that meet their unique situations with actionable solutions.
Ballot breakdown: How voting yes supports Minnesota’s environment
Minnesotans have a unique opportunity this election to renew critical lottery funding that protects our air, water, and natural spaces. Learn more about what's on the ballot and how you can help.
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.
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.
Why personal pronouns matter at Environmental Initiative
Honoring gender diversity and creating a gender-inclusive environment is an important part of the culture and policy at Environmental Initiative.
2024 Environmental Initiative Awards in review
The 2024 Environmental Initiative Award winners were recognized on June 5 at Mosaic in Minneapolis. They represent a range of work, from rebuilding urban tree canopies to innovating solar integration.