MINNEAPOLIS | Cargill RegenConnect has surpassed one million enrolled acres for the 2025 U.S. planting season.
Through partnerships with farmers across the United States and beyond, Cargill has helped to transform agricultural systems for a more sustainable, food-secure world.
This milestone has underscored Cargill’s ongoing efforts to support farmers adopting regenerative agriculture practices.
Since its launch in 2021, Cargill RegenConnect has given farmers the tools, resources, and incentives they need to implement regenerative practices like low till, no-till, and cover cropping. These practices can help improve soil health, increase water retention, sequester carbon and enhance biodiversity.
The nearly 1,500 farmers enrolled in the U.S. program receive dedicated agronomist support, one-year contracts, payments for carbon sequestered, and a choice of regenerative practices. This flexible approach has helped farmers find the best methods for their operations as they transition.
“This milestone is not just a number; it reflects the growing movement of farmers integrating regenerative practices to help improve their soil health and resiliency,” said Brooke Hokana Hansen, Sustainability Director for Cargill’s North American Agriculture and Trading business.
“Most farmers that enrol in Cargill RegenConnect return year after year, and more than 40 percent of those returning growers added new acres for 2025, underscoring the momentum behind this shift.”
The expansion of Cargill RegenConnect was built on the progress Cargill recently shared in its 2024 Impact Report, which highlighted the company’s efforts to scale regenerative agricultural practices globally.
Cargill’s vision is to make regenerative agriculture commonplace across its global supply chains. To this end, Cargill has expanded its programs in Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Europe.
In total, Cargill has introduced regenerative agriculture initiatives across more than 15 countries, including agroforestry and cattle grazing management, farmer training, and research. These region-specific programs and partnerships help farmers access solutions and technical support tailored to their local growing conditions.
“Every farm faces its own set of unique operating conditions, and successful adoption requires localised solutions. We meet farmers where they are, providing them agronomic and technical support. Collaboration is essential to unlock the full potential of regenerative agriculture. Farmers, policymakers and food companies must work together to scale these practices and support a more resilient, secure food system.”
Regenerative agriculture programs like Cargill RegenConnect provide benefits at the farm level and can also help Cargill’s downstream customers reduce the environmental footprint of their supply chains.
