Panel Discussion: From the Field to Frito-Lay: Partnering on Conservation and GHG Reductions in Corn Production
Time: 10:15 am
day: Day Two AM
Details:
Discover how Midwest corn farmers, Precision Conservation Management (PCM), a leading conservation program, and PepsiCo are working together to measure, reduce, and report carbon emissions while improving soil health and farm profitability. This session brings farmer perspectives and corporate insights together to show how data-driven conservation is transforming the snack supply chain from the ground up.
- Bridging farm and corporate goals: Explore how a conservation program collaborates with PepsiCo and Frito-Lay corn suppliers to align sustainability targets with real-world farming practices.
- On-the-ground experiences: Hear directly from farmers about the practical challenges and opportunities of implementing climate-smart conservation practices from two generations of farmers.
- Market incentives and supply chain integration: Understand the role technical and financial assistance plays in helping farmers understand sustainability metrics that influence purchasing decisions, contracts, and long-term market access.
- Scaling impact: Discuss takeaways and future strategies for expanding successful programming across more acres and more supply chain partners.
