Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Truterra’s Climate SMART work named to Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. May 4, 2023 –This week, Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Truterra were recognized by Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards, which honor sustainable designs, innovative products, bold social initiatives, and other creative projects that are changing the way we work, live, and interact with the world. The organization’s “Climate SMART” received an honorable mention in the Energy and Sustainability category.

 
Climate SMART (Scaling Mechanisms for Agriculture’s Regenerative Transformation) – enhanced by grant funding through USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities and matching funds from grant partners – works to scale production and demand for climate-smart corn, soybean, wheat, cotton and milk production. As a result, this work intends to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 6.9 million metric tons of CO2e over the course of five years – roughly the equivalent of taking 1.5 million cars off the road for a year.
 
“I am so proud of the full Truterra team for today’s honorable mention recognition on Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas list. This is validation of the important work we do every day to help farmers and ag retailers adopt agronomic, economic and environmentally sound practices on their operation that benefit the soil and animals, the farm itself, the environment and the local communities they reside in,” said Tom Ryan, president of Truterra.
 
“It’s thrilling to see the creativity and innovation that are so abundant among this year’s honorees,” says Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “While it’s easy to feel discouraged by the state of the world, the entrepreneurs, companies, and nonprofits featured in this package show the limitless potential to address society’s most urgent problems. Our journalists have highlighted some of the most exciting and impactful work being done today—from housing to equity to sustainability—and we look forward to seeing not only how these projects evolve but how they inspire others to develop solutions of their own.”
 
About Truterra, LLC 
Truterra is a leading sustainability solutions provider, advancing and connecting sustainability efforts throughout the food system at scale – from farmers to ag retailers to value chain collaborators including food and fiber companies. Truterra positions farmers for success by providing them tools and resources to establish a stewardship baseline, track progress on every field they farm, access conservation resources, and prepare for ecosystem services market opportunities. The Truterra network brings together the best in agricultural technology and precision conservation to drive sustainability across the food system, feeding people, safeguarding the planet, and supporting farmer livelihoods. Truterra was launched in 2016 by Land O'Lakes, Inc., a member-owned cooperative that spans the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods.
 
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.   
Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. With 2022 annual sales of $19 billion, Land O’Lakes is one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, ranking 232 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 100 years of operation, Land O’Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods, Animal Nutrition, WinField United and Truterra. The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. Land O’Lakes, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Arden Hills, Minnesota

 

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