FACA Welcomes New USDA Regenerative Agriculture Program
WASHINGTON, December 11, 2025 — The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) welcomes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of a $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program, a farmer-focused initiative designed to advance voluntary conservation and expand practical soil health and water management efforts that support the long-term productivity of America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest owners. The pilot’s focus on measurable outcomes will help strengthen the confidence in the environmental benefits of longstanding conservation and regenerative practices.
We look forward to hearing more details about implementation of this new initiative to ensure it is practical and available for a wide variety of producers– livestock, row crop, and specialty crop alike.
Earlier this year, FACA’s Steering Committee developed Regenerative Agriculture Guiding Principles.
Advancing Measurable Soil Health and Ecosystem Benefits
At its core, regenerative agriculture builds soil health and productivity–benefits that are measurable over time. Healthy soils improve water quality, increase soil carbon sequestration, enhance biodiversity and wildlife habitat, and create resilience against extreme weather, all the while enhancing the growing capacity of the land.Voluntary, Science-Based, and Incentive-Driven
The U.S. government’s approach to conservation and regenerative agriculture must remain voluntary, science-based, and incentive driven, empowering producers to build on their existing practices. USDA should provide producers with tools, financial assistance and science-based technical support.Economic Viability and Farm Sustainability
For regenerative agriculture to succeed long-term, it must enhance the economic resilience of farms, ranches, and forestlands. Policies should strengthen productivity and market opportunity, reduce on-farm risk, and maintain the viability of U.S. agricultural production while also improving environmental outcomes.Accessible to All of Agriculture
Every producer—regardless of size, region, or commodity—should have the opportunity to participate in and benefit from regenerative approaches. USDA should conduct research, design programs, and implement technical assistance that work for all types of operations and are accessible to every producer.Tailored to Local Conditions
USDA programs should provide producers with flexibility to tailor regenerative practices and technologies to their unique soils, geographic regions, weather conditions, and production systems while still achieving measurable environmental and productivity benefits.
About the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance brings together organizations representing farmers, ranchers, forest owners, agribusinesses, and environmental leaders committed to advancing voluntary, incentive-based, and producer-led solutions that strengthen U.S. agriculture and forestry while supporting economic growth and environmental stewardship.
Contact:
Samantha Buchalter
Coalition Manager
703-473-8620