BLACKSBURG, Va., April 23 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
A Virginia Tech-led initiative helping farmers adopt climate-smart practices will continue through 2027 after receiving a one-year extension from the U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA).
The $80 million Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture provides financial incentives and technical support to help producers implement conservation practices that improve soil health, strengthen water retention, and reduce environmental impacts. The extension allows the multi-state program to continue enrolling farmers and measuring outcomes across its growing network.
Since launching in 2023, the alliance has expanded rapidly, with...