We believe farmers and ranchers should be fairly rewarded for the public benefits their conservation practices provide.

Washington, D.C.
Joined December 2019
It’s #WorldHealthDay! A nutritious diet is key to staying healthy, and regenerative agriculture can produce more nutritious food. Check out our white paper “Green Fields, Healthy Yields: Regenerative Agriculture and Nutritious Food” on our website: riperoadmap.org/nutrition
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RIPE is working to remove barriers for producers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices, and to compensate them for the ecosystem services such practices create. Great article from @FoodInstitute about the challenges producers face: foodinstitute.com/focus/high…
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Shelby is a KS farmer. She’s also a retired nurse, a mother, an educator, a community builder & more. RIPE is working to share stories like Shelby’s to demonstrate the unique needs of rural communities across the US. Read more about Shelby & Anchor Farm: riperoadmap.org/producer-pro…
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Great article from @agfundernews about the barriers farmers are facing when it comes to adopting regenerative practices. RIPE is actively working to address some of these challenges. agfundernews.com/access-to-l…
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#WorldWildlifeDay is celebrated annually in March. In honor of this event, we decided to dig into the relationship between #RegenerativeAgriculture and #Wildlife. Read more in our latest blog: riperoadmap.org/media/regene…
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New from @USDA: Bill Beam appointed as Administrator of the @usdaFSA. Beam has been on RIPE’s Board since 2022 and is currently serving as President. We appreciate his commitment to continue championing conservation in agriculture. Read more from USDA: usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
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In Brazil, like-minded farmers have come together to promote regenerative agriculture through the Business Front for the Regeneration of Agriculture (FERA). RIPE is working to do the same via our coalition. Read more about the FERA from Valor Intl: valorinternational.globo.com…
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#RegenerativeAgriculture is crucial for preserving soil health and providing a variety of ecosystem services. We believe that producers should be compensated for the benefits created by these services. Check out our Approach: riperoadmap.org/approach
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ICYMI: We released the February installment of our newsletter “The Conservation Chronicle” last week. Subscribe on our website for updates about the #FarmBill, agriculture policy, regenerative ag, and more! riperoadmap.org/subscribe
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Regenerative agricultural practices place an emphasis on soil health, which is vital in sustaining food and natural resource security. Check out our latest blog “Preserving Golden Ground” and learn more about #RegenerativeAgriculture & #SoilHealth: riperoadmap.org/media/soil-h…
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Congrats to @Notillorg, a member of RIPE's Steering Committee, on another successful annual meeting!
Jimmy Emmons, No-till on the Plains Vice President, presenting Dr. Dwayne Beck with the 2025 No-till on the Plains David Brandt Soil Legacy Award. This award was named The David Brandt Soil Legacy Award. The Award recognizes innovation, disrupting the norm, promotion of building soils and soil biology for our future. “Long live the soil.” #notill2025 @LongLiveTheSoil
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Are you an American producer interested in #RegenerativeAgriculture? We want you to join our FAN. Check out details about the FAN on our website, including how to sign up: riperoadmap.org/farmer-advis…
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New research from the Tibetan Plateau explores how crop rotation has been shown to improve barley yields and soil quality in the presence of challenging climatic conditions and low soil fertility. Read more from Nature Food: nature.com/articles/s43016-0…
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RIPE’s IDEA Committee exists to ensure that producers who have historically been under-served by USDA programs are central in designing and implementing RIPE’s approach. This #BlackHistoryMonth, learn more about the committee and consider getting involved: riperoadmap.org/idea-committ…
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Calling all #RegenerativeAgriculture farmers and ranchers! We want to hear your story and amplify your voice. Join our storytelling project which is focused on lifting up the voices of Rural America - email [email protected] to get started. riperoadmap.org/people
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Are you subscribed to email communications from RIPE? We regularly release our newsletter “The Conservation Chronicle,” share updates related to RIPE & #AgriculturalPolicy, and more. Sign up now on our website: riperoadmap.org/subscribe
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Great article from Tennessee Lookout which details the stories of different Tennessee farmers using regenerative agriculture techniques to benefit the soil and the environment, including crop rotation and introduction of livestock in fields. Read more: tennesseelookout.com/2024/12…
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