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Sustainable farming practices anchored in climate science

Demonstration plots and agronomy coaching help cooperatives replace extractive habits with regenerative routines that restore soils and steady yields.

Demo plots guided each year
180+
Farmers trained since 2021
2,400
Producers adopting new routines
78%
Farmer tending crops using sustainable techniques

What sustainable practice unlocks

We co-design regenerative plans that fit each cooperative's rainfall, soil profile, and market goals so farmers can protect yields while rebuilding the land.

Technicians stay embedded through planting and harvest, pairing data logs with traditional knowledge to troubleshoot pests, water stress, and labor bottlenecks.

Training tracks cover:

  • Agroecology fundamentals, soil testing, and micro-dosing fertilizer strategies.
  • Water harvesting, mulching, and crop rotation approaches for arid and semi-arid zones.
  • Post-harvest handling that preserves quality while reducing losses and emissions.

How the practice sticks

Farmers lead experimentation while our team supplies the research, monitoring, and peer learning spaces that make change durable.

Hands-on demonstrations

Learning happens on living plots where farmers test regenerative techniques together.

Seasonal data loops

Digital scouting and weather alerts inform quick adjustments to keep crops resilient.

Mentor cooperatives

Experienced producers coach peers, reinforcing safe inputs and climate-smart routines.

How we deliver sustainable practice support

Each cohort moves through a responsive cycle that pairs diagnostics, coaching, and evaluation.

Step 1

On-farm diagnostics

Soil tests and farmer interviews surface priorities before the season begins.

Step 2

Demo plot design

Plots model rotations, intercropping, and cover crop mixes tailored to local conditions.

Step 3

Coaching cycles

Technicians host field walks and office hours to troubleshoot challenges in real time.

Step 4

Harvest reflection

Joint reviews compare yield, soil, and income changes to refine the next season's plan.

Tracking regenerative outcomes

We measure soil health, income stability, and household wellbeing to ensure practice changes last.

22%

Soil organic matter lift

Average increase recorded across demo plots after three planting cycles.

15%

Input cost savings

Producers report lower chemical spend through composting and precision dosing.

5

States scaling curricula

Extension partners use Alkali playbooks to reach new cooperatives.

Equip more farmers with regenerative playbooks

Help us expand climate field schools and keep agronomy mentors on the ground throughout the season.

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