Technical support is provided to our growers through on-site farm visits, on-call services, and our quarterly Resilient Agriculture Newsletter.
GROWER INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Partnerships for Resilient Agriculture (PFRA)
At Grain Millers, we offer a comprehensive grower incentive program through our Partnerships for Resilient Agriculture (PFRA) initiative. This program is designed to meet customer requests for regenerative acres and improved Scope 3 emission factors. PFRA provides an opportunity for our customers to assist growers in their efforts to adopt and maintain regenerative agriculture practices.
THE PILLARS OF PFRA
Grower Support
Land Conservation
We encourage biodiversity engagement with pollinator habitat, buffer strips, and diverse crop and cover crop rotations in addition to prohibiting deforestation and land conversion since 2020.
Climate Stewardship
The byproduct of a biodiverse and resilient agriculture system is carbon sequestration. PFRA growers will be implementing practices that mitigate emissions, including reducing tillage and nitrogen fertilizer application as a result of improved land mapping and leguminous cover crops.
GROWER PRACTICES
This program incentivizes a variety of soil health, biodiversity, and nutrient management practices. To be eligible for premiums, a grower must participate in all required practices while also avoiding prohibited practices. Further incentives are available for additional practices.
REQUIRED PRACTICES
- Reduced tillage
- Conservation crop rotation
- 4R nutrient management plan
PROHIBITED PRACTICES
- Summer fallow
- Natural land conversion (2020-onward)
ADDITIONAL PRACTICES
- Cover crops
- Winter annuals
- Buffer strips and more!
HOW GROWERS CAN GET INVOLVED:
1. CONNECT with a Grain Millers Crop Specialist
Learn about our program and receive guidance from our team.
2. ENROLL acres
Work with your Grain Millers Crop Specialist to enroll your program acres.
3. CHOOSE your practices
With guidance from our team, choose from an assortment of practices.
4. ESTABLISH practices
Receive compensation for established practices and the “tier” of your enrolled field.
HOW CUSTOMERS CAN GET INVOLVED:
1. CONNECT with a Grain Millers Sustainability Specialist
Learn about our program offerings and receive guidance from our team.
2. ALIGN on program needs and goals
Learn about how PFRA can help you meet your acreage, carbon, and biodiversity goals.
3. SUPPORT growers
Financially compensate growers for their efforts and data.
4. MEASURE impact
Through your chosen method, analyze data for your reporting needs.
If you would like to participate in PFRA as a farm or brand, please reach out to our Climate Agriculture Team by completing the form below or emailing us at pfra@grainmillers.com.
