IFPA Welcomes Administration’s Action on Regenerative Agriculture as a Path to a Healthier America

December 10, 2025

Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) welcomed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollin's announcement today of $700 million in funding for a regenerative agriculture pilot program through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). IFPA applauds the Administration’s recognition that strengthening America’s health begins with strengthening the systems that grow our food.

“Regenerative agriculture represents a significant opportunity to improve soil health, strengthen farm resilience, and support long-term food security, all of which are essential to a healthier America,” said Sara Neagu-Reed, IFPA Director of Production & Environmental Policy. “We appreciate the Administration's focus on this work and stand ready to support efforts that help growers adopt practical, outcome-based regenerative practices, like IFPA has been advocating for.”

IFPA has long championed regenerative agriculture, emphasizing grower-led solutions that enhance environmental performance while safeguarding the long-term economic viability of U.S. farms.

As regenerative agriculture gains national attention, IFPA is working with producers, policymakers, and supply-chain partners to ensure the approach remains scalable, flexible, and rooted in measurable outcomes. Fresh produce growers are already implementing practical regenerative practices that not only improve soil function, but focus on water efficiency, biodiversity, and building resilience across diverse production systems.

“Fresh fruits and vegetables belong at the center of any effort to make America healthier,” Neagu-Reed added. “Regenerative agriculture strengthens the systems growers rely on to keep delivering fruits and vegetables that improve America’s health.”

IFPA looks forward to engaging with USDA to ensure regenerative agriculture efforts are aligned with the needs of specialty crop growers and the broader fresh produce community. The association remains committed to working with Congress and the Administration to advance policies that strengthen agricultural resilience, expand technical and transitional support for growers, and promote clear, outcomes-based regenerative frameworks that work across diverse crops and regions.

IFPA Welcomes Administration’s Action on Regenerative Agriculture as a Path to a Healthier America

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