Increasing Agricultural Conservation’s Effectiveness
Given that agriculture dominates global land use, the development of a regenerative farming system must be a key component of any comprehensive environmental vision.
EPIC’s agriculture program uses cutting-edge technologies and novel policy solutions to 1) develop new sources of demand for conservation outcomes, 2) ensure conservation dollars are spent as cost-effectively and quickly as possible, and 3) incentivize the creation of new solutions to the most pressing resource concerns.
Our Initiatives
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Watershed Partnerships
Our work facilitating agreements between cities and state regulators creates opportunities for creative projects that reduce nutrients, increase recreational opportunities, reduce sediment, and help mitigate flooding. The focus on engagement in the watershed also opens up grant funding and creative projects that benefit the community.
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The Farm Bill
The United States Farm Bill provides billions of dollars for conservation projects on private working lands. Ensuring those funds are spent in the most cost-effective manner is critical to addressing resource concerns.
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Buying Conservation Outcomes
States are beginning to adopt results-driven conservation strategies that emphasize quantifiable environmental improvements. This approach provides greater flexibility to farmers, streamlines administration, and incentivizes the most cost-effective environmental progress.
