Rural Investment to Protect our Environment, or RIPE, celebrated the recent announcement of the $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program. The program is meant to help American farmers adopt practices that improve soil health, enhance water quality, and boost long-term productivity, while fortifying U.S. supplies of food, fuel, and fiber. “RIPE is excited about USDA’s commitment to scaling regenerative agriculture,” said Trey Cooke, RIPE Executive Director. “The program aligns with RIPE’s approach, removing barriers to effective conservation practices and engaging farmers from across the country in conservation.” Cooke also added that they look forward to seeing the details of the program and helping ensure this investment in conservation and the pledge to U.S. producers is successful. RIPE is a bipartisan, producer-led organization committed to scaling voluntary agriculture stewardship. The group believes agricultural producers and communities benefit from a system that aligns economic incentives with voluntary practices that enhance the soil, water, and climate.
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