A Farming Revival
Agriculture is the economic engine of the Mississippi Delta region, where 4 million acres of farmland produce an abundance of rice, soybeans, corn, wheat, and cotton.
Done right, regenerative agriculture can build healthy soil with little or no inputs. Farmers can maintain yields with fewer expenses, which increases their profits. That means a stronger rural economy and a healthier environment.
A Big Delta Vision
Bearitage Farms is home to dozens of species of birds, from specklebelly geese to great blue heron to bald eagles, as well as deer, beaver, crappie, and slider turtles. Most of the property is conservation land. Arkansas State University conducts biological research here, the Bearitage Hunting Club visits every fall and winter, and the farmland is being transitioned to a biodiverse regenerative system.
Develop training & technical assistance programs for farmers
Build markets for regenerative crops
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Research best practices suited to the delta ecosystem
Host a biological research field station
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Our Progress
As a regenerative rancher here in Arkansas, I welcome Delta Conservation as an ally in our joint effort to heal our ecosystems and mitigate climate change. Together we can show the region how regenerative farming and ranching benefits the economy and the environment.
Donna Kilpatrick, Heifer International
Delta Conservation Advisor
