Organic Transition Initiative

Make a long-term investment in high-demand crops.

Supporting your organic transition from certification through grain marketing.

Consumer interest in organic foods has never been higher, and food manufactures are seeking reliable sources of organic grain grown in the US. Together with our partners at the Rodale Institute, Cargill can help remove the barriers to an organic transition by providing hands-on support and a guaranteed market outlet for organic corn and soybeans.

How We Can Help

The move to growing organic corn or soybeans may seem overwhelming, but we're here to help you every step of the way.

Agronomic Consulting

Get free access to consulting services through the Rodale Institute, including on-farm consultations, weed management guidance, and crop rotation planning.

Certification Support

Receive support through the certification process, including inspection preparation and recordkeeping. Plus, gain access to online training and workshops.

Offtake Agreements

We offer long-term offtake agreements and competitive premiums for transitional grains, giving you a guaranteed market outlet after a successful transition.

Review these 3 easy questions to see if you qualify...

  • Acres
  • Location
  • Readiness
  • Results
  • Events

How many acres would you transition?

What state do you live in?

Are you willing to go through a Transition Program Certification Process

You’re a great fit! 

To take the next step toward organic transition, please contact one of our team members below. We'd love to hear from you. 

Dana Hubbell 
Dana_Hubbell@cargill.com 
317-525-0728

Katie Spradling
Katherine_Spradling@cargill.com
765-586-8604 

Mark Schoenfeld
Mark_Schoenfeld@cargill.com
320-226-6654

The program requires transitioning 150 or more acres.

If you’d like to consider transitioning more acres or have questions about the program, please reach out to one of our team members.

Dana Hubbell 
Dana_Hubbell@cargill.com 
317-525-0728

Katie Spradling
Katherine_Spradling@cargill.com
765-586-8604 

Mark Schoenfeld
Mark_Schoenfeld@cargill.com
320-226-6654

This is not yet available in your state, but we are working to expand our programs. Please check back in the future to see if we have added your state. 

If you have questions about organic transition, please reach out to one of our team members.

Dana Hubbell 
Dana_Hubbell@cargill.com 
317-525-0728

Katie Spradling
Katherine_Spradling@cargill.com
765-586-8604 

Mark Schoenfeld
Mark_Schoenfeld@cargill.com
320-226-6654

All candidates must complete a certification process.

If you would like to reconsider completing your certification or have questions about the process, please reach out to one of our team members.

Dana Hubbell 
Dana_Hubbell@cargill.com 
317-525-0728

Katie Spradling
Katherine_Spradling@cargill.com
765-586-8604 

Mark Schoenfeld
Mark_Schoenfeld@cargill.com
320-226-6654

Organic Transition Initiative Events

Providing opportunities to explore emerging organic markets

Explore your potential for organic production

If you’re curious about organic grain production and looking for new opportunities to build sustainable profitability on your farm, Cargill can connect you with the most important tools you’ll need: agronomic and certification support from the Rodale Institute, and strong, steady demand from our end use partner Bell and Evans.

Click below to hear what these great partners bring to the table when it comes to helping you transition all or part of your production to organic.

Organic certification doesn’t have to be difficult

Tune in to watch the first part of our webinar series where Cargill and representatives of the Rodale Institute walked through the steps to transition to organic production and some of the resources you can lean on along the way.

Featured speaker: Sam Malriat, Agronomy Lead, Rodale Institute 

Watch the recording here

Consumers and the future of demand for organic grain

There are great reasons to believe in the future demand for organics. Tune in to hear from Bell and Evans, a premium poultry company committed to supporting domestic organic grain production about the consumer trends they’re watching and how they’re partnering with Cargill to reach farmers.

Featured speaker: Scott Sechler Sr., Founder and CEO of Bell and Evans 

Watch the recording here

Want to know more about the Organic Transition Initiative?

Cargill has long been a leader in grain marketing and advisory services, with a long history of connecting farmers like you to markets for conventional grain. But we’re also invested in connecting interested farmers to new and emerging markets.

If you have been considering adding organic production to your plan, we may have a nearby location that is accepting organic corn and/or soybeans, and we’re looking to build long-term relationships with organic farmers. 

 

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