Minnesota corn farmers have been focused on continued sustainability for decades, and the new Minnesota Corn Sustainability Report offers a look into the research, community connections, and investments that have laid the groundwork for a sustainable future in Minnesota corn farming.

“The Sustainability Report emphasizes Minnesota Corn’s goal of the state’s corn farmers being the most sustainable and environmentally friendly corn farmers in the United States,” said Minnesota Corn Executive Director Dr. Adam Birr. “And, it shows how we’ve invested in research and development of new uses to make that a reality.”

Birr explained that the definition of sustainability is not solely environmental for Minnesota corn farmers. “It’s a holistic approach to ensuring farming is sustainable for years to come through the aspects of People, Planet, Profit.”

The phrase “People, Planet, Profit” highlights farmer connections to local communities—both farm and non-farm—as well as supporting projects that continue to investigate and develop best management practices for sustainable corn farming, including nutrient efficiency, water quality, and new uses.

• People: Strengthen rural communities while enabling a safe and healthy quality of life for non-farmers and ensuring food security for communities worldwide.
• Planet: Responsibly manage and replenish finite resources used for farming while protecting and enhancing the environment that is impacted by farming practices.
• Profit: Provide a fair margin of profit for farmers while developing equitably priced goods to the non-farming public.

Learn how Minnesota Corn has worked in partnership with farmers, non-farmers, policymakers, and other groups in the Minnesota Corn Sustainability Report.