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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.

The Sustainable Growth Coalition is embracing nature-based solutions

Experts Ted Carling and Will Nielson from Ecotone Analytics recently joined an SGC learning lab to provide insight on how nature-based solutions can be used to build thriving and resilient ecosystems. 

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.

National initiative announces local investment in public spaces that advance healing and systemic change

Reimagining the Civic Commons recently announced a $750,000 expansion into Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Environmental Initiative will collaborate with Paul Bauknight in ongoing work to revitalize public spaces in ways that benefit communities.

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.

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.

Clean Air Minnesota earns spot as finalist for Harvard’s Roy Family Award

Clean Air Minnesota is a finalist for the 2024 Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnership from Harvard University's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. This recognition highlights our collaboration to reduce air pollution and enhance environmental quality through innovative, voluntary efforts.