What is Land Core?
Land Core is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to advancing soil health policies and programs. The organization focuses on creating value for farmers, businesses, and communities by developing the necessary infrastructure and market-based incentives to facilitate the rapid adoption and scalability of soil health practices. Land Core actively collaborates with governmental bodies like the USDA, legislators, producers, soil scientists, NGOs, and financial institutions to formulate federal policy recommendations. These efforts aim to promote healthy soils, foster resilient and profitable farms, and enhance national food security. The organization's policy achievements include contributing to securing over $50 million for the Soil Health Demonstration Trials in the 2018 Farm Bill, providing technical recommendations to the NRCS, and supporting language in appropriations legislation and budget reconciliation packages that champion soil health outcomes and climate-smart agriculture.
How much funding has Land Core raised?
Land Core has raised a total of $15K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$15K
Debt (2021): $15K with participation from PPP
What's next for Land Core?
With its recent capital infusion and established policy influence, Land Core is strategically positioned for continued growth in the climate-smart agriculture sector. The organization's focus on building predictive models for the risk-mitigating benefits of soil health practices suggests a forward-looking approach to engaging lenders and insurers, thereby broadening private sector incentives for sustainable farming. Future initiatives will likely involve further policy advocacy, expanding its coalition of support, and potentially leveraging its data-driven tools to drive broader market adoption of soil health solutions, reinforcing its role in national food security and climate resilience.
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