New Kraft Heinz Partnership Supports Illinois Farmers Adopting Conservation Practices

Precision Conservation Management
November 24, 2025

New Kraft Heinz Partnership Supports Illinois Farmers Adopting Conservation Practices

Bloomington, Ill. — Precision Conservation Management (PCM), the premier conservation program of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, has announced a new supply chain partnership with Kraft Heinz that will support Illinois farmers who implement in-field conservation practices like cover crops, reduced tillage, and nitrogen fertilizer reductions. The initiative, which launched ahead of the 2026 crop year, supports Kraft Heinz’s sustainability goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil health.


“This partnership reflects what PCM was built to do—ensure conservation is not just good for the land, but good for farmers’ bottom line,” said Greg Goodwin, Director of PCM. “We know Illinois farmers are willing to adopt conservation practices when they make sense financially. Our role is to connect farmers with end users who value sustainable practices and identify win-win scenarios without added complexity.”


Participation in PCM is available at no cost to farmers thanks to investment from the Illinois corn checkoff. In addition to creating cost-share programs like this one, PCM provides one-on-one guidance to participating farmers to help them identify which practices work best in their fields.


Interested farmers are encouraged to reach out to their local PCM Specialist or visit www.precisionconservation.org to learn more and sign up.

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For media inquiries, please contact: Rosalie Trump – rtrump@precisionconservation.org – 815-751-6145



About Precision Conservation Management (PCM)

Precision Conservation Management (PCM) is the premier conservation program of the IL Corn Growers Association. PCM provides data-driven conservation recommendations and on-the-ground support for farmers in Illinois, Nebraska, Kentucky and Missouri. Visit http://www.precisionconservation.org to learn more.

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