Conservation practices can do more than improve soil health; they can also improve your operation's profitability.
The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF) helps farmers earn additional income by rewarding conservation practices that improve water quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Whether you're implementing new practices or already using conservation methods, the program is designed to provide financial support while helping you build a more sustainable operation.
Since 2019, SWOF has enrolled more than 1.5 million acres and paid nearly $50 million to participating farmers.
Earn More with Conservation
The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund supports growers who implement conservation practices such as:
- Reduced tillage or no-till
- Cover crops
- Extended crop rotations
- And more
Already using these practices? You may still qualify. There are no acreage minimums or maximums, allowing the program to fit operations of all sizes.
Each operation is different, which is why the SWOF team works directly with farmers to evaluate their goals and identify opportunities that fit their management practices.
Simple, Transparent Contracts
The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund is built around a straightforward enrollment process.
Program benefits include:
- One-year farm contracts with the opportunity to re-enroll in future years
- Payment offers provided before signing a contract
- Payments made in two installments, with 25% paid prior to verification
- No cost to the farmer for verification
- Final payment guaranteed as long as contract requirements are met
This transparent approach allows growers to understand exactly what to expect before enrolling.
Developed for Farmers
Managed by AgOutcomes, a subsidiary of the Iowa Soybean Association, the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund was developed with farmers in mind.
The program brings together public and private partners, including USDA, Cargill, PepsiCo, and others, to reward conservation practices that deliver measurable environmental outcomes while supporting farm profitability.
Get Started Today
If you're interested in learning how conservation practices can improve both your bottom line and your operation's sustainability, now is a great time to explore the Soil and Water Outcomes Reach out to Jeff Koops or Josh Plueger to learn more!
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