CTIC Supports Farmer-Led Conservation
To Accelerate Sustainable Agriculture

National research tools, demonstrations, and field support
to advance on-farm resources, operations, and profitability

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June 3-4, 2026 | Raleigh, North Carolina

Conservation in Action Tour

Join national leaders for farmer-led demonstrations, behind-the-scenes industry stops, and insights to scale conservation agriculture.

America’s Premier On-Farm Experience
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Conservation Starts Here

Discover Financial Incentives and Technical Assistance For Your Unique Operation

Searchable database gives farmers, ranchers, and advisers a one-stop shop to easily find and evaluate conservation incentive programs and local technical support.

National Platforms, Local Impact

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Earned audience reached with tools, information, and advocacy for conservation management practices in 120+ farm media and mainstream outlets.
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Acres of cover crops implemented in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota with a target of 133k+ acres in 2027.

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Farmers reached in program areas with benefits of cover crops, conservation tillage, and other production methods that steward soil and water.
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Farmer-leaders engaged with in-person information and technical assistance at field days, workshops, farmer events, and 1:1 on-farm guidance.
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What our partners say

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“The value proposition for Mosaic is about outcomes and impact. CTIC has a proven track record, and that allows us to talk about how we’re impacting agricultural communities where we sell products.”

Adam Herges
CTIC Board Past Chair, The Mosaic Company
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“CTIC’s Connector.ag has become a great way to help farmers in our area know what programs we have available when they are looking for help with adopting soil health and conservation practices. This central hub is needed to both socialize our programs and get more conservation on the ground in our district.”

Doug Bos
Assistant Director, Rock County SWCD
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“CTIC’s farm tours provide a diversified view of agriculture's broad impact, from touring farm fields to what finished products look like to the consumer. They also highlight the many environmental, animal, and human impacts that the conservation agriculture community strives to improve for a sustainable future.”

Kurt Stiefvater
S.D. Farmer and Host, 2025 Conservation in Action Tour
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“CTIC is a farmer-focused organization that delivers real results in the conservation & soil health arena. As an independent consultant focused on soil health, I have found CTIC’s mission, staff, and resources to be of the highest caliber and a great partner when helping educate farmers on the principles and practices of conservation farming.”

Joe Ailts
CCA, Ailts Agronomy and CTIC Cover Crop Coach
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“Agriculture holds incredible promise for innovation. We’re seeing practices that boost soil health, capture carbon, and enhance energy efficiency — all while reducing inputs and increasing yields. CTIC is turning this potential into reality, which is why Syngenta has stood by them for so long. Their work aligns perfectly with our vision for sustainable agriculture.”

Mary Sutton Carruthers
CTIC Board Director, Syngenta Stewardship Manager
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“Connector.ag helps daylight companies like ours so producers have the support they need to find the right fit and access ongoing advice and assistance. There are so many programs out there and so little guidance on how it fits into a farmer’s operation. Producers need to pick their path, and once they pick it, we help them go down that path to make sure they’re successful.”

TJ Kartes
Farmer and Cover Crop Specialist, Saddle Butte Ag

Satellite-Driven Data for Tracking Conservation

Croplands, Grasslands, and Livestock

Remote sensing-derived, CONUS-wide, field-level historical data on cropland practices, grassland metrics, and livestock emissions, including soil carbon and GHG outcomes based on application of the DNDC model.

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