FACA Supports USDA’s Announcement on Increased Investment for Regenerative Agriculture

Washington, September 30, 2026 – Members of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement that it will continue and expand the Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program in fiscal year 2027. 

This investment will utilize $650 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and $350 million through the Conservation Stewardship Program to provide additional opportunities for producers to adopt voluntary, incentive-based conservation practices to strengthen their operations. FACA is also encouraged by the Department’s initiative to expand locally led input in selecting additional eligible conservation practices and expanding technical assistance options for producers to utilize. 

As USDA begins the second year of the pilot, FACA looks forward to working with the Department to ensure FACA’s Regenerative Agriculture Guiding Principles are reflected throughout the program. 

About FACA 

FACA brings together organizations representing farmers, ranchers, forest owners, agribusinesses, and environmental leaders committed to advancing voluntary, inventive-based, and producer-led solutions that strengthen U.S. agriculture and forestry while supporting economic growth and environmental stewardship.