Market Opportunities

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.

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For more information about market or partnership opportunities, please contact:

Rebekah Slabach  |  Associate Director
rslabach@vt.edu

Indigo Ag is the key market partner of the Alliance, creating additional opportunities for producers to track and promote the sustainability of their crops. By utilizing Indigo’s data collection and market integration tools, we aim to create sustainable revenue streams for farmers who have begun to manage their operations using regenerative agricultural practices.

Indigo works with major corporations, agribusinesses and farmers across the world to build a reliable food system.  Learn more at www.indigoag.com.

Only available to rice producers in Arkansas.

AgriCapture generates additional revenue for producers enrolled in their program through carbon markets, specifically as carbon credits from improved irrigation management in rice cultivation.  Arkansas producers only.

Eligibility survey is available at www.tinyurl.com/AgriCaptureOptIn.

AgSpire has several programs available to producers, designed to enhance productivity and boost profitability by rewarding producers for sustainable practices and environmental outcomes.

Eligibility survey is available at www.agspire.com/producers/sign-up/.

The Bayer Carbon Program is part of ForGround by Bayer, and provides U.S. growers opportunities to get paid for adopting cover crops and/or select conservation tillage practices that can help support soil health.

Eligibility survey is available at www.bayerforground.com.

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.

Eligibility survey is available at regenconnect.cargill.com/ot/en/home.

Webinar Series: Market Opportunities

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. You will also have the opportunity to interact with Alliance partners and fellow producers.

Live Q&A will follow each session, and recordings will be available after the event.

Next Up: AgSpire

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Time: 7:00-8:00 PM CST
Guest Speaker(s): AgSpire

About AgSpire
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, our programs help strengthen herds, improve land, and boost operational longevity.

Click here to explore their producer programs.

Upcoming Webinars

Carbon Direct

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Time: 7:00-8:00 PM CST
Guest Speaker(s): Carbon Direct

TBD

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Time: 7:00-8:00 PM CST
Guest Speaker(s): TBD

PREVIOUS WEBINARS

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Topic: Monetizing Sustainability and Pathways to Carbon Markets
Guest Speaker(s)
: Kara Burch and Russell Booth, Indigo Ag

About Indigo Ag
Indigo Ag is a sustainable agriculture technology company that uses microbiology and digital tools to help farmers profit, improve soil health (regenerative ag), and create sustainable supply chains, generating revenue for farmers through programs like carbon credits and connecting them with corporations seeking sustainable ingredients and emission offsets. Founded in 2013, they work globally to build more resilient food systems by turning sustainable farming practices into economic value.

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.

As the Alliance Marketing Partner, Indigo Ag also introduced new and existing market and revenue opportunities that are in progress for enrolled producers.

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Guest Speaker(s)
: 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.