Through strategic partnerships, we’re opening the door to new economic opportunities for enrolled producers — ensuring your conservation efforts deliver even greater benefits. Explore the opportunities below to see how they can support your farm’s success.
For more information about market or partnership opportunities, please contact:
Rebekah Slabach | Associate Director
rslabach@vt.edu
Through partnerships with leading agricultural organizations, the Alliance helps connect producers with opportunities that can build on their conservation efforts. Indigo Ag and AgSpire offer dedicated enrollment pathways designed specifically for Alliance participants, while the Additional Market Opportunities listed below are independent programs that may provide additional conservation incentives, market access, or technical assistance.
The official market partner of the Alliance.
Best for: Row Crop Producers
Carbon by Indigo delivers high-quality agricultural soil carbon credits, creating meaningful value for both farmers and corporations. Farmers benefit from a new revenue stream that strengthens their bottom line, while companies can reduce risk and advance their climate goals through verified carbon removals and emissions reductions. The standard program puts farmers first, returning 75% of the net price straight back to you.
Indigo works with major corporations, agribusinesses and farmers across the world to build a reliable food system. Learn more at www.indigoag.com.
Programs are currently available to livestock producers in Minnesota and North Dakota. Sign up today to enroll for free.
Best for: Livestock Producers
Whether your goals are improving cattle feed efficiency and herd performance, or improving soil health and forage production, AgSpire works alongside you to make it possible. Their free incentive programs provide technical expertise, flexible practice options, and financial support — tailored to work for your land and livestock. Programs are built to increase productivity and profitability, with incentive payments that add value to your operation. Fill out the Producer Profile on their website to get started.
AgSpire creates and delivers free incentive programs for farmers and ranchers, tailored to the needs of each operation. With flexible practice options, hands-on technical assistance, and financial support, their programs help strengthen herds, improve land, and boost operational longevity. Learn more at agspire.com.
While these additional opportunities are not endorsed by the Alliance, they may provide valuable incentives, technical assistance, or market access for producers implementing conservation practices.
Arkansas producers only.
AgriCapture generates additional revenue for producers enrolled in their program through carbon markets, specifically as carbon credits from improved irrigation management in rice cultivation.
Click below to complete the eligibility survey.
ForGround is part of Bayer’s commitment to scaling the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices. Adopting practices such as no-till, strip-till or cover-crops can support soil health and help protect and strengthen your land for the future generations.
Membership is free and unlocks access to personalized agronomic support, exclusive discounts and new revenue streams for implementing no-till, strip-till or cover crops.
Cargill is working to mitigate climate change, regenerate soil and improve water use, while nourishing the world in a more sustainable way.
For generations, Cargill has been a trusted partner for farmers, supporting their livelihoods. Building on that long-term commitment, Cargill has invested in partnerships that help enable farmer profitability through regenerative soil health practices for the last four years and has been working in the sustainable ag space for more than a decade.
Through RegenConnect, Cargill offers farmers the opportunity to earn income through adoption of regen-ag practices like cover crops, tillage intensity reduction, residue management, nutrient optimization and more.
Click below to complete the eligibility survey.
The Alliance is proud to present the Conservation Impact Report & Market Opportunities webinar series. Featuring guest speaker(s) from the agriculture industry, these webinars will explore the Alliance’s efforts to create more market opportunities for your climate-smart commodities and the Conservation Impact Report that each enrolled producer receives at the end of their contract.
Guest Speaker: Meghan Filbert, NoFence
Our guest speaker Meghan Filbert, Community and Partnerships Manager, will share what NoFence has to offer producers, present a case study and producer scenarios, and more reasons why this investment can improve farm efficiency.
Guest Speaker: Jennifer Wells, AgriCapture
AgriCapture’s field-level data collection and in-house MRV capabilities have supported over 150,000 acres of U.S. farmers, ranchers, and landowners to certify and quantify the impact of their climate-friendly agricultural practices.
Guest Speakers: Dr. Kristina Porter, and Austin Knight, AgSpire
AgSpire works with companies to bring practical conservation and sustainability programs directly to farmers and ranchers. Their programs are designed to help producers strengthen their operations and stay profitable for the long haul. In this webinar, Dr. Kristina Porter, DVM, and Austin Knight, TSP, CCA, explain how the program works and how producers can benefit.
Topic: Monetizing Sustainability and Pathways to Carbon Markets
Guest Speakers: Kara Burch and Russell Booth, Indigo Ag
This webinar introduces opportunities for producers to participate in a proven, voluntarily funded, reputable carbon program that helps farmers expand revenue. Learn about how you can partner with Indigo Ag to monetize sustainability and increase profitability on your operation.
Guest Speaker: Heather Gieseke, Bounce Ag
About Heather Gieseke
Heather Gieseke has held key leadership roles across the agriculture and sustainability sectors, including Vice President of Carbon, North America at Indigo Ag and Head of North America Crop Marketing Strategy and Operations. She led the largest and fastest-growing carbon program in agriculture while advancing innovative strategies in grain trading, market development, and grower education. With deep technical expertise in supply chain analysis, data integrity, and low-carbon value chain transformation, Heather is recognized as a leading expert in carbon and grain trading. She will share insights about her work at Bounce Ag and the Ag Data Transparent project.