NEWS RELEASE: Invest in Our Land Statement on the Trump Administration’s Announcement of the Regenerative Agriculture Initiative
Washington, DC, December 10, 2025 – Today, Invest in Our Land (IIOL), a nonpartisan organization committed to amplifying the voices of American farmers and ranchers and ensuring they have the tools and support they need to implement conservation practices that strengthen their operations, safeguard our natural resources, and secure the future of U.S. agriculture, issued the following statement, attributable to Rebecca Bartels, Executive Director of IIOL, in response to the Trump Administration announcing the launch of the Regenerative Agriculture Initiative.
“As the American farmers and ranchers who produce our food, fuel, and fiber know firsthand, healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy nation,” said Rebecca Bartels, Executive Director of IIOL. “We welcome USDA’s launch of the Regenerative Agriculture Initiative, which recognizes the key role regenerative conservation practices play not only as a foundational pillar of national health, but as indispensable tools producers rely on to stay resilient, competitive, and productive in the face of economic uncertainty and extreme weather. These voluntary, science-based tools—delivered through trusted NRCS programs—are not only proven and productive, but in extremely high demand across the country. In fact, most applications from producers to utilize these programs still go unfunded due to overwhelming interest. For this initiative to succeed and to ensure every farmer who wants to steward their land has the support to do so, we must fully fund and staff the conservation programs that make this work possible. We stand ready to work with USDA to meet this moment and deliver for American agriculture.”
About Invest in Our Land
Invest in Our Land is an organization that elevates the voices of farmers across the country to educate their fellow Americans about the importance of safeguarding the future of U.S. farms. The organization is sharing the success stories of farmers and ranchers from across the U.S. to raise awareness about the need to protect and release federal conservation funding. You can learn more at Investinourland.org.
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