Leading the way
      The Mosaic 2009 Sustainability Report focuses on six core principles, one of which is ensuring environmental stewardship for responsible land and natural resource use.     Photo courtesy of CTIC       Leading the way Mosaic Company is a pioneer of progression in agricultural sustainability By Christy Couch Lee Just five years ago, the Mosaic Company launched as the second-largest crop nutrition firm, when Cargill Crop Nutrition and IMC Global Inc, joined forces. Today, this company is a leader in providing phosphate and potash for worldwide agriculture. Mosaic takes pride in its efforts to increase sustainability, and ...more
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2024 Conservation in Action Tour
Conservation Technology Information Center's Conservation in Action Tour Thank you to all our attendees, presenters and sponsors for making the 2025 Conservation in Action Tour a great success! Download the Tour Guide below for more details on CTIC, our supporters, presenter profiles, and the great farmers who hosted us.    Conservation in Action Tour Media Coverage: "Saving soil, saving money: Conservation tour highlights success of South Dakota farmers" by Janelle Atyeo, Tri-State Neighbor "National conservation farming tour sheds light on South Dakota's efforts" by Jackson Dircks, South Dakota Public Broadcasting "18...more
Past Tours
2025: South Dakota South Dakota was the first state in the Great Plains to host the Conservation in Action Tour. The 18th annual event brought 150 agricultural representatives to Sioux Falls for "Planting Opportunity, Growing Success."    Topics included satellite data for landscape-level planning; profitability and conservation management; diverse rotations, cover crops, and livestock; and the intersection of urban areas and agriculture. Before the tour, participants had the option of visiting an ethanol plant near Sioux Falls.    Media Coverage: "Saving soil, saving money: Conservation tour highlights success of South Dakota farmers" by ...more
About the Conservation in Action Tour
About the Conservation in Action Tour   You've never experienced a farm tour like Conservation in Action! The Conservation in Action Tour began in 2008, showcasing successful farmers in Indiana who prioritize soil and water quality. The flagship event of the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) has grown into the gold standard of farm tours and has featured agricultural innovation in 13 states across 17 Tours.    On a Conservation in Action Tour, you’ll do more than hear from dynamic speakers and talk with conservation-minded producers: You’ll experience farming up close. We’ve seen sugarcane harvesting ...more
CIA Travel
    Coming Soon: Hotel Information for the 2026 Conservation in Action Tour in North Carolina!
Tour Registration Information
Coming Soon: 2026 Registration for North Carolina  Amplify your Tour experience by bringing a group! Invite your colleagues and receive a discounted rate for groups of 10+, and create a shared experience that can effect change in conservation agriculture. Contact CIA Tour Director Elise Koning for a Group Code.   Special rates for farmers and ranchers who are attending the tour on behalf of your own operation and not on behalf of an off-farm employer also are available. Contact CIA Tour Director Elise Koning for more information.    Media passes are available by contacting CIA Tour Director Elise ...more
Become a Sponsor
Conservation in Action Tour Sponsorships Become a crucial part of the Conservation in Action Tour's success! Your sponsorship not only supports the advancement of conservation agriculture but also provides valuable visibility for your brand. Enjoy benefits such as opportunities to address attendees, logo placement, recognition in promotional materials, and exclusive networking opportunities. Below are the sponsors for the 2025 Conservation in Action Tour in South Dakota.   Banquet and Keynote Sponsor Closing Reception Sponsor           Ruby   Diamond                       Platinum         Gold &...more
Hall of Fame
CTIC Hall of Fame   Innovators, trailblazers, mentors, and visionaries in conservation agriculture are integral to who we are at CTIC. Without these leaders, we wouldn’t be where we are.   Therefore, it is fitting that at our flagship event, the Conservation in Action Tour, we pause to recognize those who have laid a foundation for CTIC and conservation agriculture. We are proud to honor these leaders with their induction into the CTIC Hall of Fame.    Nominate a Conservation Agriculture Champion for the CTIC Hall of Fame! Nomination forms for 2026 will be available later this year. &...more
Current Member Listing
Diamond Member   The Mosaic Company www.mosaicco.com Mosaic is the world's leading producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash, two of the primary nutrients required to grow the food the world needs. The business engages in every phase of crop nutrition development, from the mining of resources to the production of crop nutrients, feed and industrial products for customers around the globe. Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC. www.syngenta.com Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. As a global provider of innovative solutions and brands, Syngenta is a leader ...more