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 responsibly farmed products, we build sustainable supply chains that benefits both the farm land 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.

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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

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    Cover Crops

  • Field with rows of green crops under a blue sky.

    Reduced Till or No-Till

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    Nutrient Management Plans

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 sustainable practices.

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Helpful Information for Growers

2025 Enrollment States