Incentives

For Conservation Practices

Earn annual payments for implementing regenerative practices like cover crops, reduced or no-till, and nutrient management plans. Grown Climate Smart rewards farmers in eligible states who are committed to building healthier, more resilient farmland.

Benefits

From Soil Health to Added Income

Grown Climate Smart is more than a sustainability label — it’s a farmer-focused incentive program that pays you to adopt and maintain regenerative farming practices like cover crops, reduced or no-till, and nutrient management plans. By joining, you’ll receive direct per-acre payments while improving your soil health, building weather resilience, and playing a key role in a sustainability focused supply chain.

Whether you're already using these practices or just getting started, Grown Climate Smart helps you turn stewardship into new revenue. The program is backed by USDA funding and is designed to make conservation both financially rewarding and operationally practical.

The key objectives of regenerative agriculture include:

Rebuild and Renew

Improving long-term productivity by rebuilding soil health and optimizing resource efficiency.

Strengthen Farm Resilience

Enhancing farm resilience through practices that support ecological balance and reduce vulnerability to extreme weather.

Capture Market Opportunities

Generating market value through agricultural practices that contribute to carbon drawdown and meet growing demand for sustainably produced goods.

Qualified Practices

Grown Climate Smart Practices

Cover Crops

Protect soil, add biomass, and improve water retention between cash crops.

Reduced Till or No-Till

Minimize soil disturbance to reduce erosion, preserve structure, and cut fuel use.

Nutrient Management Plans

Optimize inputs with a documented plan that meets NRCS 590 standards.

Ready to Apply?

Corn, soybean, and wheat farmers implementing regenerative practices, take 2 minutes to complete the application and see how your farm can benefit.

Why Growers Join Grown Climate Smart

  • ➤ Annual Incentives

    Earn annual per-acre payments for conservation practices.

  • ➤ Improved Soil & Resilience

    Support better water retention, soil health, and long-term productivity.

  • ➤ Part of a Growing Supply Chain

    Be part of a supply chain for brands championing regenerative and sustainable products.

  • ➤ Future-Proof Your Farm

    Position your operation to meet future demand from buyers and consumers looking for sustainably grown commodities.