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Stay informed with the latest from RIPE — from producer stories and policy updates to national conversations on conservation agriculture and soil health in rural America.
Sow & Grow Blog
A closer look at conservation agriculture, incentives, and the people shaping innovation on farms and ranches across the country.
Our blog highlights voices from the field, policy developments, and practical insights into conservation agriculture. You’ll find everything from on-the-ground stories in our RIPE On the Road series to timely legislative updates: all rooted in our mission to support producers and strengthen rural communities.
Scaling conservation agriculture the RIPE way
Conservation agriculture provides significant public benefits, from healthier soils and cleaner water to increased climate resilience. We believe farmers and ranchers should be supported and fairly compensated for the environmental value they create.
More about RIPE
Our focus is on creating a broad, bipartisan alliance of farmers, ranchers, producer groups, and conservation advocates. The RIPE coalition is dedicated to promoting policies and practices that make the adoption of regenerative agriculture and clean energy simpler, more cost-effective, and more advantageous for rural communities.
Stories from the Land
In addition to engaging our coalition, we work to tell the stories of American farmers and ranchers who voluntarily use conservation practices on their lands, to highlight their successes and the need for better support. Read their stories here:
RIPE In the News
See how RIPE’s producer-led approach is shaping national discussions on conservation, regenerative agriculture, and renewable energy. Explore recent articles and stories featuring our work.
Volunteer Toolkit
Tools to help you share RIPE’s mission.
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Learn the Basics
Start with our RIPE Timeline Brochure, a simple way to understand our story from our founding in 2017 and our approach to regenerative agriculture and conservation incentives. Download it below, or reach out to schedule a presentation hosted by the RIPE team.
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Explore & Share Our Videos
Visit our YouTube channel for short, accessible videos about RIPE, our producer-led coalition, and the growing movement for conservation agriculture. These are great resources to share with your networks and local organizations.
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Stay Connected
Keep in touch with us on social media and stay up to date on stories, events, and opportunities to support RIPE’s work on the ground. Your engagement helps amplify producer voices and expand awareness of fair, voluntary conservation programs.
RIPE On the Ground
Putting our Boots in the Soil means learning about and sharing producer experiences, innovations, and the real-world impacts of conservation agriculture. Browse through some recent memories from RIPE's on-the-ground work below:
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Rural Investment to Protect our Environment (RIPE) is a 501c(3) organization working to advance a fair value for voluntary agricultural stewardship. Our leadership & coalition members are located across the United States, and we maintain our charter office in Washington DC.