Regenerative Agriculture Gets Boost From Trump Administration

 By Jana Rose Schleis

U.S. Department of Agriculture officials are expressing support for regenerative agriculture as part of the Trump Administration's "Make America Healthy Again" agenda.

"Protecting and improving the health of our soil is critical not only for the future viability of farmland, but to the future success of American farmers," said Secretary Brooke Rollins in a news release. "In order to continue to be the most productive and efficient growers in the world, we must protect our topsoil from unnecessary erosion and improve soil health and land stewardship."

Through the Regenerative Pilot Program, the USDA plans to allocate $700 million toward helping farmers implement regenerative agriculture methods in 2026.

Rob Myers is director of the University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture — which also provides incentive payments for farmers looking to adopt more conservation practices for producing crops or livestock. He said what makes the new federal effort different from previous farm conservation initiatives is its holistic approach.