U.S. Department of Agriculture

Sawnee EMC provides renewable energy solutions and electricity management services for individuals and businesses.

Earth Island Institute is a nonprofit environmental organization and fiscal sponsor to more than seventy-five projects working in the areas of conservation, energy and climate, women’s environmental leadership, international and Indigenous communities, sustainability and community resilience, and more.

Zender Environmental Health And Research Group is a health care services company to assist communities in developing programmatic capacity.

The Alaska Forum began as a non-profit corporation dedicated to supporting the Alaska Forum on the Environment, an annual educational event (AFE). The Alaska Federal Facility Environmental Roundtable is a well-known yearly meeting that focuses on pollutants, hazardous waste cleaning, hazardous materials management, pollution prevention, and other environmental issues at federal facilities. It was enlarged by an agreement with the leadership of environmental regulators, military departments, and federal agencies known as the Statement of Cooperation. Since then, the Alaska Forum.

Smokey House Center is a living laboratory that advances ecologically sound farming and forestry.

InnovaFeed is a biotech company developing insect-based protein and oils from Hermetia illucens for animal feed and aquaculture. Leveraging a technology that places insects at the heart of the agri-food system, it recycles nutrients to provide sustainable protein for feeding fish, birds, and small mammals. The company offers natural, sustainable ingredients from insect rearing, including high-quality insect oil rich in lauric acid, which has antimicrobial properties and can substitute imported oils in poultry and swine feed, supporting a more sustainable food system and diversified protein supply.

Legacy’s mission is to secure for current and future generations a land base for nature, agriculture, fresh water and recreation in Washtenaw and Jackson Counties and beyond. Founded in 1971 as Michigan’s first local land trust, Legacy is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with individuals, landowners, organizations, and local government to protect forests, prairies, farms, wetlands, and waters. Legacy enjoys a nearly 50-year record of protecting the beautiful places and unique character of southern Michigan.

AgSpire provides customized solutions for the agriculture and food industries, focusing on advancing sustainability through regenerative agriculture. The company offers expert technical assistance and practical programs to help farmers and ranchers unlock the potential of regenerative practices. AgSpire designs tailored solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, enhancing resilience, productivity, and profitability. The team combines expertise in corporate sustainability and production agriculture to generate impactful programs and meaningful results.

Lomakatsi Restoration Project is a nonprofit organization that designs ecological projects in damaged forests and watershed areas.

Blue Ridge RC&D collaborates with partners to promote sustainable community development, environmental stewardship, and natural resource conservation in northwest North Carolina.

The Duck River Watershed Society is a membership-based organization dedicated to improving the general sustainability and health of the Watershed for the benefit of everyone who depends on it. The Duck River Watershed Society makes this possible by looking for cooperative collaborations, educating residents of the Watershed, and involving members and the general public in a range of ecological and recreational activities.

Grow Appalachia is a Strategic Initiative of Berea College. Grow Appalachia collaborates with families, communities, and organizations throughout Appalachia to develop resilient, wholesome, and profitable food systems.

Established in 2006, this independent non-profit foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina, collaborates with public and private sector partners to drive systemic change for the health and vibrancy of the nation's working forests and forest-dependent communities.

Wild blueberry is an agricultural business environment that encourages a thriving wild blueberry community while also encouraging profitability, creativity, and the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of Maine's wild blueberry farms and food processors at all levels of production.

The National Forest Foundation helps raise money to take care of the many forests and helps to protect them.

Farmers Conservation Alliance is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides water management solutions.

The Deschutes River Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring streamflow and improving water quality.

The Conservation Fund, established in 1985 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is dedicated to the conservation of land, water resources, wildlife, and food systems. The organization engages in land acquisition and offers training programs to support its conservation initiatives. It provides debt facilities for land conservation and is involved in strategic conservation and green infrastructure planning. The Conservation Fund also focuses on mitigation, conservation finance, and developing business partnerships to further its mission of conserving natural resources and promoting sustainable practices.

Sustainable Conservation is a Environment charity rated 4 of 4 stars by Charity Navigator.

The Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) is a recognized land trust and nonprofit membership organization. The Native Prairies Association of Texas's goal is to preserve, restore, and promote the value of Texas's natural prairies, savannas, and other grasslands.

The Mississippi River Trust (MRT) is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to conservation, with a focus on habitat conservation, conservation education, and conservation policy.

Florida Conservation Group's objective is to preserve Florida's natural and agricultural resources while making sure that conservation is both financially feasible and grounded in research.

Oregon Department of Forestry to improve communal, economic, and environmental sustainability by safeguarding, managing, and encouraging care of Oregon's forests for the benefit of its citizens.

Whatcom Conservation District is an environmental conservation organization that fosters a healthy and sustainable environment.

Ducks Unlimited is a non-profit foundation headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and waterfowl habitats across North America. Established in 1937, the organization focuses on the restoration and management of wetlands, which are crucial not only for waterfowl but also for a diverse range of wildlife and local communities. Ducks Unlimited collaborates with private individuals, landowners, government agencies, and the scientific community to achieve its conservation goals. The foundation's work is overseen by a board of directors, ensuring that its initiatives effectively promote the sustainability of wetland ecosystems for future generations.

American Farmland Trust was founded in 1980 to save America’s farms and ranches.

Terraformation focuses on reforestation and climate restoration. It provides services to accelerate carbon drawdown by supporting forest creation and restoration projects. The company develops climate-controlled seed banks of native species, pursues low-cost solar-powered desalination to address freshwater shortages, and offers open-source landscape monitoring software to help monitor forest health and progress. Through these offerings, Terraformation enables forest developers around the world to restore degraded ecosystems, increase carbon sequestration, and contribute to climate stabilization.

AgOutcomes supports farmers by forming outcome-based partnerships that promote agricultural sustainability on both an economic and environmental level. AgOutcomes goal is to create a thriving market for agricultural ecosystem services that balances the financial and environmental interests of investors, governments, businesses, and farmers.

Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management works to help a lot of their clients comply with these regulations by developing and enforcing environmental legislation to protect these priceless resources. They are committed to fostering environmental sustainability and creating enticing communities with lots of open space for recreation and nature-based activities.

American Rivers combines national advocacy with field work in key river basins to deliver the greatest impact.

Propagate is a regenerative agriculture company focused on facilitating the integration of agroforestry systems for farmland owners. By promoting the cultivation of permanent crops alongside traditional farming practices, Propagate enhances farm profitability while improving environmental outcomes such as water quality, biodiversity, and soil health. The company offers an end-to-end solution that includes farm planning software, technical assistance, project development services, and financing programs, thereby helping farms mitigate risks associated with incorporating fruit, nut, and timber trees into their operations. Founded in 2017, Propagate’s software, Overyield, currently supports over 55,000 acres of agroforestry and has helped plan more than 3,000,000 trees and shrubs. The company actively manages over 2,400 commercial acres through its regional agroforestry hubs in New York and Kentucky and has successfully planted over 200,000 trees in the past five years. Propagate is also partnered with various organizations, including USDA programs, to further its impact in sustainable agriculture.

Working Trees is a company focused on deploying silvopasture carbon projects in collaboration with Brazilian farmers. By utilizing advanced sensor technology, including smartphone LiDAR, satellite remote sensing, and machine learning models, the company measures the carbon stored in trees and facilitates ecosystem restoration. Working Trees aims to generate high-quality, technologically verified carbon removal credits for organizations looking to reduce their climate impact. The company has set ambitious goals to deploy 1,000,000 hectares of silvopasture annually by 2030 and to sequester 1 billion tons of carbon per year by 2050, while also enhancing rural economic livelihoods and addressing climate change on a large scale.

Edible Garden is a next-generation agriculture company specializing in the sustainable production of fresh, locally grown herbs and lettuce for supermarkets and restaurants. The firm employs innovative controlled-environment agriculture techniques, integrating traditional farming methods with advanced technology to enhance food quality and safety while improving traceability. Utilizing a range of greenhouse structures, including glass greenhouses, hydroponics, and vertical systems, Edible Garden aligns its operations with a commitment to sustainability and its Zero-Waste Inspired mission, effectively minimizing waste throughout its processes. The company's focus on delivering organic produce reflects its dedication to environmentally responsible practices in the food industry.

Hemp: America’s Next Natural Resource The National Hemp Association (NHA) is a D.C. based non-profit, grassroots organization supporting all aspects of the hemp industry. We work to bring to life all of the potential this crop has to offer: for farmers; for economic development in rural communities; for increased sustainability of products we all consume on a daily basis; and for American leadership in global industries and markets that are rapidly evolving to deliver the many valuable benefits of hemp to people all around the world. NHA is rooted in the knowledge that hemp can provide a wide range of opportunities, from field to factory, and has a global Total Addressable Market (TAM) of 15 trillion dollars. Hemp has an important role to play in creating a better and more sustainable future and for hemp to reach its potential, we advocate for sensible public policy and regulation. We are also facilitators in building reliable supply chains by seeking out others we can work with to further our mutual objectives as well as connecting people and businesses to help them reach their individual and collective goals.

Founded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit dedicated to preserving lands and waters worldwide. With over 600 scientists and staff across 35 countries, they employ a collaborative approach to protect nature for the benefit of both people and wildlife.

Cultivate KC is a locally-grown nonprofit that seeks to grow food, farms, and communities to support an equitable, sustainable, and healthy local food system.

Intermountain Aquatics provides wetlands, ponds, and lakes, sagebrush steppe restoration, big game and waterfowl food plots, native plant revegetation, river restoration, bio-engineered streambank stabilization, trout ponds, spring creek restoration and enhancement, water resource planning, ecologically-based range management plans, integrated weed management, and management intensive grazing plans.

O.K. Farms are happy to support other farmers on the island through our community-supported agriculture.

Wyoming Energy is an energy efficiency company that focuses on electrification and energy management.

Farmers' Electric Cooperative is committed to the safety of their employees, members, and their communities. They work for their member and owners and reflect their values.

Island Institute is an institute which provide service people to have sustainability so it exchanges ideas.

Edible Garden is a next-generation agriculture company specializing in the sustainable production of fresh, locally grown herbs and lettuce for supermarkets and restaurants. The firm employs innovative controlled-environment agriculture techniques, integrating traditional farming methods with advanced technology to enhance food quality and safety while improving traceability. Utilizing a range of greenhouse structures, including glass greenhouses, hydroponics, and vertical systems, Edible Garden aligns its operations with a commitment to sustainability and its Zero-Waste Inspired mission, effectively minimizing waste throughout its processes. The company's focus on delivering organic produce reflects its dedication to environmentally responsible practices in the food industry.

GrowSmart Maine is an endowment organization. It helps municipalities incorporate smart growth principles into community planning. They preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas. It also provides a variety of transportation choices.

PlantSwitch develops compostable bioplastic resins from renewable plant-based materials and agricultural waste streams. It uses proprietary cellulose-based technology to lower biopolymer costs by up to 40% while enhancing sustainability, accessibility and mechanical properties. The resins are derived from renewable resources such as cornstarch and sugarcane and are engineered to degrade more quickly and safely in the environment than conventional plastics. PlantSwitch aims to replace single-use plastics with practical, eco-friendly alternatives and is advancing toward commercialization with its first production facility.

Sylvatica Forest Farm is an educational enterprise dedicated to promoting sustainable land use, ecosystem health, and conservation practices. It offers educational programs, herbal subscriptions, a fruit and nut tree nursery, a mushroom farm, and an apothecary e-shop, empowering clients to engage in sustainable farming, learn about herbalism, and support long-term land conservation.

Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District - Providing ecologically sound waste services to citizens at the lowest possible cost.

Zender Environmental Health And Research Group is a health care services company to assist communities in developing programmatic capacity.

Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association provides a strategic platform for resolving environmental issues through coordinated regional actions aimed at pollution avoidance.

Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative is an electric utility serving Southern Iowa. It provides electricity distribution and offers energy efficiency programs, rebates, renewable energy initiatives, electrical safety education, and cooperative membership benefits to its members.

The Alaska Forum began as a non-profit corporation dedicated to supporting the Alaska Forum on the Environment, an annual educational event (AFE). The Alaska Federal Facility Environmental Roundtable is a well-known yearly meeting that focuses on pollutants, hazardous waste cleaning, hazardous materials management, pollution prevention, and other environmental issues at federal facilities. It was enlarged by an agreement with the leadership of environmental regulators, military departments, and federal agencies known as the Statement of Cooperation. Since then, the Alaska Forum.

Sunbury Municipal Authority offers protection for the environment and natural resources. They provide water, wastewater, flood control, solid waste, and recycling. Their services include customer and community services.

Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative is an electric utility serving Southern Iowa. It provides electricity distribution and offers energy efficiency programs, rebates, renewable energy initiatives, electrical safety education, and cooperative membership benefits to its members.

West Biofuels designs, procures, and builds (EPC) thermochemical biomass facilities that provide renewable energy, encourage rural economic growth, lower the risk of wildfires, and advance California's climate goals.

UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

Alga Biosciences specializes in developing feed additives aimed at reducing agricultural methane emissions produced by cattle. Utilizing biochemistry, the company offers natural red seaweed and other feed additives that effectively mitigate enteric methane emissions in beef cattle and dairy cows. This innovative approach not only helps farmers reduce costs associated with livestock management but also contributes to broader environmental efforts to combat climate change and slow global warming. By targeting methane emissions at the source, Alga Biosciences plays a significant role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

As the world's population reaches 9.7 billion in the year 2050, global crop production will need to double to meet the projected demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. AFINGEN® develops novel biotechnology platforms for crops to grow faster and healthier and meet the natural resource demand in new sustainable manners.

Farmer Focus, founded in 2014 by sixth-generation farmer Corwin Heatwole, is the only company that offers 100% USDA organic and Humane Certified® chicken. The company is dedicated to promoting and protecting generational family farms by returning decision-making and ownership of chicken production to farmers. This approach enhances the financial viability of their operations and improves farmer profits. Farmer Focus products are available in 2,500 stores across the East Coast and Midwest, including major retailers such as Publix and Kroger. The company emphasizes the production of fresh, healthy chicken that is organic, GMO verified, and free from antibiotics, aligning with its commitment to sustainability and animal welfare.

Re-Nuble is an agricultural technology company that transforms unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into organic liquid fertilizers for hydroponic growers. Its products stimulate microbial activity in plants' root zones and are available through stores and online in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

American Sustainable Business Network is a movement builder that works in collaboration with the business and investor communities. ASBN creates and promotes solutions for policymakers, business leaders, and investors that promote an equitable, regenerative, and just economy that benefits everyone—people and the planet. ASBN and its association members collectively represent over 250,000 businesses across our networks as a multi-issue, membership organization advocating on behalf of every business sector, size, and geography.

The Climate Trust is a nonprofit organization that oversees initiatives and programs for companies looking to lessen their carbon footprint. It creates offset initiatives at crucial early stages and oversees them till offset credits are sold. Effective project management, collaboration with partners who share similar goals, and thorough due diligence are all part of gaining an understanding of carbon markets and underlying hazards.

Yard Stick develops a handheld device that measures soil carbon levels in real-time. This enables evidence-based regenerative farming practices, improving soil health, increasing farmer income, and combating climate change by sequestering carbon.

The American Forest Foundation is a conservation non-profit organization focused on family forests. It collaborates directly with family forest owners, partners, and elected officials to promote sustainable forest management and protect the nation's forest heritage. Through its initiatives, the foundation aims to foster stewardship among landowners, ensuring that family forests are preserved and effectively managed for future generations.

Wolfe's Neck Center is a non-profit organization that transforms the relationship between farming and food for a healthier planet.

AgriCapture employs technology and data to deliver agricultural solutions that tackle climate change challenges. It aims to maximize sustainable land use and regenerative farm management, supporting farmers, landowners, and the environment while enhancing food quality.

Founded in Pulaski, Virginia in 2016, MOVA Technologies develops innovative instrument technology aimed at reducing carbon emissions from industrial plants within the energy sector. The company's modular platform is designed to recycle pollutants for industrial reuse, creating a circular economy model that transforms pollutants into commodities. This approach helps clients reduce emissions while generating new revenue opportunities.

FR8relay is an Arkansas-based technology company aiming to enhance trucking logistics through innovative routing solutions. It offers automated workflow management and online freight brokerage, connecting shippers with carriers while providing fleet management tools for small to medium-sized trucking companies.

AppHarvest, Inc. is a food production company based in Lexington, Kentucky, established in 2017. It focuses on building and operating controlled-environment greenhouse farms that utilize advanced technology to grow non-GMO, chemical-free vegetables. By combining traditional agricultural practices with modern innovations, AppHarvest aims to create a sustainable and climate-resilient food system. The company's greenhouses are designed to optimize water usage, distributing more while significantly reducing overall consumption. Through its efforts, AppHarvest seeks to address the challenges of food production in a changing climate, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural landscape.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers programs and resources that help to improve agriculture production and save the environment.

Sustainable Molokai is a non-profit community development corporation with the mission of restoring 'ina momona (abundant land).

Global Growers Network's objective is to increase the number of food producers that provide access to healthy, sustainably cultivated food, as well as to prepare farmers to compete in their local market.

Future Harvest helps where food flows from farm to table in a way that strengthens agriculture and the regional food economy; protects the environment, water, and air; and provides healthy, nutritious food to the region's residents. To increase the supply and demand of milk, meat, and other products from pasture-raised animals, they developed the Go Grassfed campaign;

CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) strengthens farms and engages the community in building the local food economy.

FR8relay is an Arkansas-based technology company aiming to enhance trucking logistics through innovative routing solutions. It offers automated workflow management and online freight brokerage, connecting shippers with carriers while providing fleet management tools for small to medium-sized trucking companies.

As the world's population reaches 9.7 billion in the year 2050, global crop production will need to double to meet the projected demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. AFINGEN® develops novel biotechnology platforms for crops to grow faster and healthier and meet the natural resource demand in new sustainable manners.

As the world's population reaches 9.7 billion in the year 2050, global crop production will need to double to meet the projected demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. AFINGEN® develops novel biotechnology platforms for crops to grow faster and healthier and meet the natural resource demand in new sustainable manners.

NovolBio is a manufacturer of sustainable eyewear that focuses on providing bio-based prescription lenses. The company's products feature frames characterized by simple shapes and clean lines, complemented by plant-based mid-index biconvex lenses. This innovative approach allows NovolBio to offer eyewear that is not only environmentally friendly but also affordable, catering to consumers seeking both functionality and sustainability in their optical products.

As the world's population reaches 9.7 billion in the year 2050, global crop production will need to double to meet the projected demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. AFINGEN® develops novel biotechnology platforms for crops to grow faster and healthier and meet the natural resource demand in new sustainable manners.

NovolBio is a manufacturer of sustainable eyewear that focuses on providing bio-based prescription lenses. The company's products feature frames characterized by simple shapes and clean lines, complemented by plant-based mid-index biconvex lenses. This innovative approach allows NovolBio to offer eyewear that is not only environmentally friendly but also affordable, catering to consumers seeking both functionality and sustainability in their optical products.

Founded in 2014, Ecovia Renewables develops bio-based ingredients through a proprietary fermentation process using renewable biomass. Its product portfolio includes EcoSynth platform for biochemicals and biofuels, Ecovia biopolymers for multi-functional applications, and cellulosic biofuels derived from lignocellulosic biomass. These products serve the agriculture and personal care sectors.

Recycle Utah is an organization that offers recycling services, education, outreach, and advocacy services for the community.

Barred Woods is among four friends who share a passion for Vermont, making maple syrup, and preserving our forests.

Solid Waste Training Institute is a national non-profit company dedicated to developing solutions to environmental problems for small rural communities