Nutrien Ltd. announced on Sept. 8 that it has joined U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA), Chesterfield, Mo., marking an important step forward in its role as a global leader in sustainable agriculture.
Nutrien joins USFRA as a strategic partner at the organization’s highest level, and Mike Frank, President & CEO, Nutrien Ag Solutions, will serve on the USFRA board. Other strategic partners include USDA, the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, and The Aspen Institute.
“We believe collaboration across the food production value chain is critical, and that USFRA’s role in connecting farmers and ranchers to food and agriculture stakeholders is key to the global effort to create sustainable food systems,” said Frank. “Sustainable agriculture is an important priority for Nutrien, and we work every day to serve U.S. farmers, helping them achieve sustainable outcomes in their fields. Our work supporting the mission of USFRA fits well with our purpose.”
“Collaboration and working together is the only way forward,” said Erin Fitzgerald, USFRA CEO. “That’s true when it comes to protecting our health, the climate, our food system, and this Earth we all share. Having a leader like Nutrien at the table brings new perspectives and input as we strive toward a common vision for the entire sector.”
In his new board role and as a representative for Nutrien, Frank will participate in USFRA’s 2nd Annual Honor the Harvest Forum, https://usfarmersandranchers.org/events/honor-the-harvest-forum/. Starting on Sept. 9, the two-week event of online sessions will connect farmers and ranchers with leaders among the agricultural value chain to build a movement to deliver lasting environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The forum will be the launch of a journey over the next decade to implement economically viable climate-smart agricultural solutions to meet the world’s growing demands for food, fiber, and energy.