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Cover Crop Business Accelerator
Cover Crop Business Accelerator Program
Overview
Since 2020, PFI and the Iowa Soybean Association have partnered to provide the Cover Crop Business Accelerator program to new and established businesses around the Midwest.
With tailored business coaching, technical guidance and financial incentives, the program aims to support the cover crop seed and application businesses who foster the growth of cover crop practices.
“Through this program, I’ve been able to expand my network and increase awareness of my drone applications. The relationship-building opportunities have also allowed me to connect with businesses and individuals who share my passion and vision for innovative agricultural practices.” – Mitchell Anthofer
Benefits
Participants in the program receive:
– Business growth consulting
– Capital investment funds
- Equipment or business expenses – 10% of the cost, up to $5,000
– Incentive payments
- Custom-seeding – $3/acre, guaranteed up to $5,000
- Seed production – $20/acre, guaranteed up to $2,000
The program is limited to Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota businesses. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Download our Cover Crop Business Accelerator flyer to share the program information with others!
Enrollment for this program will reopen in June 2025.
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Hear From Past CCBA Participants
Michael Murphy of Dike, Iowa, talks about why he and his brother, Jason Murphy, started Murphy Seed Shop and speaks to other farmers considering starting or growing their own cover crop businesses.
Questions?
Contact the cover crops business coordinator, Ann Krause, by emailing ann.krause(at)practicalfarmers(dot)org or by calling (515) 232-5661.
Partners
Funding for this project is made possible by Builder’s Initiative and the Walmart Foundation.
Walmart.org represents the philanthropic efforts of Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. By focusing where the business has unique strengths, Walmart.org works to tackle key social and environmental issues and collaborate with others to spark long-lasting systemic change.
Builders Initiative is the philanthropic team at Builders Vision, an impact platform that aims to shift markets and minds for good in pursuit of its vision for a humane and healthy planet. The organization works to help address some of the most difficult environmental and sustainability challenges across three interconnected sectors: oceans, food & agriculture, and energy.
