Frontier Cooperative Secures $1.6 Million in Climate SMART Grants for Growers

Frontier Cooperative has helped local growers secure a total of $1.6 million in funding through the Climate SMART grant from Truterra Ag, a division of Land O’Lakes. The cooperative has successfully enrolled more than 56,500 acres across 47 growers into the program, which aims to support sustainable agricultural practices.

The initiative includes two primary programs that benefit growers:

· Early Adopters Program: Frontier Cooperative enrolled 53,000 acres across 38 growers in this one-time payment program, offering $25 per acre to growers who have utilized no-till practices since 2018.

· Financial Assistance Program: Through this program, 3,500 acres across nine growers were enrolled. Growers are eligible for a one-time payment of up to $100 per acre for implementing cover crops and adopting no-till practices for the 2025 crop year.

Truterra Ag is expected to introduce new programs in the upcoming winter season. Growers interested in learning more about the opportunities available through Truterra Ag can contact Ryan Worm, Frontier Cooperative’s Sustainability Advisor, at (402) 367-9248 or via email at ryan.worm@frontiercooperative.com.