A visionary approach for lasting impact
At Iroquois Valley, we have created a way for purpose and profits to work hand-in-hand. We see land stewardship as a means to drive long-term environmental, social, and economic impact—while improving people’s access to food that is essential to their family’s health and well-being.
Organic certification is our starting point—not the finish line. We prioritize Midwest row-crop farmland, where scale, market demand, and long-term value creation are strongest. This focus allows us to operate with discipline and drive measurable outcomes. In partnership with our farmers, we track six key impact areas that reflect the health of the land, the strength of farm operations, pesticide reduction, and the resilience of the broader food system.
PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
Eliminated 29 million lbs of synthetic chemicals since 2014.
CARBON CAPTURE
Sequestered 100,000 metric tons of CO2 since 2014.
Equivalent to removing 21,600 cars from the road for a year.
BIODIVERSITY
Supported 43,000 more wild bees and 22,000 more birds since 2014.
On average, organic farms support 30% more bees and 20% more birds than conventional farms.
SOIL HEALTH & PRESERVATION
Prevented 95,000 tons of topsoil erosion since 2014.
WATER
Retained 700 million gallons of water since 2014.
Equivalent to the annual water use of 8,650 U.S. households.
2025 Public Benefit Report
Every year, we report on the ways Iroquois Valley has been working to invest in the success of organic farms and ranches, and more broadly in improving the health of the enivronment and communities. In 2025 we reached new milestones in the value of our portfolio, acres of organic farms, and acres being transition to organic operations. ➤ Read the 2025 Report
Report Archive: 2024 Public Benefit Report /2023 Public Benefit Report / 2022 Public Benefit Report / 2021 Public Benefit Report / 2020 Public Benefit Report / 2019 Public Benefit Report / 2018 Impact Report / 2017 Impact Report / 2016 Impact Report/ 2015 Impact Report
