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Sustainable farming systems are critical for all of us, from producers to consumers. It\\u2019s therefore important for the full supply chain\\u2013from food companies and ingredient suppliers, to farm service providers, to CCAs, and farmers\\u2013to support sustainable agriculture practices, many of which can have a beneficial impact on pest management. This episode, we dive into the partnerships and work being done towards these goals between The Nature Conservancy, Star of the West Milling Company, the Kellogg Company, and producers in Michigan\\u2019s Saginaw Bay region.

Tune in to learn:

• The differences between Pay for Practice and Pay for Performance conservation programs in US agriculture
• Why flexibility is so crucial for farmers\\u2019 success in adopting new practices
• How conservation agriculture practices can benefit integrated pest management
• How partnerships across the supply chain can support sustainability

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If you would like to reach out to Justin, you can find him here:
Justin.Krick@starofthewest.com

If you would like to reach out to Kate, you can find her here:
Kate.Schaffner@kellogg.com

If you would like to reach out to Ben, you can find him here:
benjamin.wickerham@TNC.ORG

Kellogg Company Twitter: @KelloggCompany

Resources

CEU Quiz: https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/education/classroom/classes/979

American Society of Agronomy and Certified Crop Advisor Program Webinars: https://www.agronomy.org/education/online-courses/kellogg\\xa0

Certified Crop Adviser Program IPM classes: https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/education/classroom/classes/by-category#category7

Michigan State University Extension Office: https://www.canr.msu.edu/outreach/

Saginaw Bay Region Nature Conservancy Program: www.nature.org/saginawsoilhealth

Kelloggs.com: https://www.kelloggs.com/

Kelloggcompany.com: https://www.kelloggcompany.com/

Kellogg Company Corporate Responsibility: https://crreport.kelloggcompany.com/\\xa0

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Electronic Field Office Technical Guide (EFOTG): https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/technical/fotg/ \\xa0

The Kellogg Company is committed to supporting one million farmers and workers globally by the end of 2030 with programs focused on climate, social and financial resiliency. The Kellogg\\u2019s Origins\\u2122 program provides farmers with training, funds, and technical assistance to adopt conservation and regenerative agriculture practices. To strengthen these programs across North America, Kellogg is investing in science-based integrated pest management (IPM) training for the agronomy professionals farmers turn to for practical guidance. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com or www.OpenforBreakfast.com to learn more.

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