What is a Grown Climate Smart product?

Grown Climate Smart represents a commitment to sustainable and regenerative agriculture. Our program empowers farmers to implement innovative, resource-conserving methods that reduce environmental impact, enhance soil health, and promote biodiversity. By cultivating Climate-Smart products, we build sustainable supply chains that benefit both the environment and the economy. Grown Climate Smart offers a viable solution for reducing agricultural emissions, while providing purchasers with the opportunity to choose products that align with their values and support regenerative farming.

Land Use

  • Grown on an acre of ground that employs at least 1 high benefit NRCS practice.

NRCS Guidelines

  • Follows the general practice and production guidelines of state NRCS.

Carbon Reduction

  • Has a measurable impact on carbon reduction.

Marketing and Labeling

  • Is marketed and labeled as the Grown Climate Smart approved brand name and logo.

Qualified Grown Climate Smart Practices

  • Cover Crops

  • Reduced Till or No-Till

  • Nutrient Management Plans

  • Windbreak Establishment or Renovations

Numerous benefits for qualified growers

  • ➤ Direct monetary annual incentives to participating farmers.

  • ➤ Benefits environment using progressive farming practices.

  • ➤ We estimate the capture of over 900,000 metric tons of carbon through our program.

  • ➤ Grown Climate Smart increases marketability of row crops grown using climate-smart practices.

Helpful Information for Growers

2024 Enrollment States