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The Regenerative Agriculture Financing Program expands in its second year

Published: December 18, 2024 by Maggie Monast

The Regenerative Agriculture Finance Program, also known as RAF, was launched in January 2022 by Farmers Business Network in collaboration with EDF.

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A new resource hub empowers crop insurers and farmers to boost financial resilience to extreme weather

Published: December 13, 2024 by Vincent Gauthier

The last two production seasons have demonstrated the intensifying damage of extreme weather on America’s farms.

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Financial impacts of regenerative agriculture on Native farms and ranches

Published: December 10, 2024 by Vincent Gauthier

EDF and IAC leading a study to understand the financial, soil and animal health impacts of regenerative agriculture practices on Native farming.

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Lender perceptions and actions on conservation agriculture

Lenders’ conservation knowledge and challenges can inform how lending institution executives can support farmers in conservation decisions.

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Lenders want to support farmers’ conservation efforts. Here’s how their executives can help.

Published: February 7, 2024 by Mai Lan Hoang

New survey of agricultural lenders in upper Midwest reveals important insights about their perceptions and support for farmers’ conservation efforts.

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Extreme heat’s impacts on farm financial outcomes in Kansas

Published: January 17, 2024 by April Ann Opatik

Understanding the impacts of extreme weather on Kansas farms can inform solutions that support farmers in adapting to climate change.

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Increasing extreme heat is hurting Kansas farmers’ bottom line

Published: January 17, 2024 by Mai Lan Hoang

A new study by EDF, Kansas State University and Cornell University examines the impacts of extreme heat over the last four decades.

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