Louis Dreyfus Company and PepsiCo announced an expanded regenerative agriculture program in Saskatchewan, targeting nearly double the acreage covered in 2025 as the companies work to strengthen sustainable farming practices in Canada’s leading canola-producing region.
The program supports farmers across the province in adopting regenerative and restorative agriculture practices designed to improve soil health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect local ecosystems.
Program shows early success
In 2025, the initiative supported 16 farmers across 25,000 acres, producing approximately 26,000 tons of canola grown using regenerative agriculture practices. The 2026 goal expands coverage to 45,000 acres as the companies scale their sustainability efforts.
Farmers receive training through the Canadian Prairies Trusted Advisor Partnership, which connects participants with advisors offering practical, science-based guidance for implementing regenerative practices.
Data-driven approach guides decisions
Program results are measured using the Cool Farm Tool, which provides standardized metrics to estimate and track farm-level emissions and biodiversity indicators. This data-led approach helps farmers monitor changes in key indicators and refine strategies over time.
“With climate challenges affecting crops and farmer livelihoods, the long-term resilience of food and agricultural supply chains requires a transition to more sustainable practices at farm level,” said Paul Hrycyk, regenerative agriculture project manager at LDC.
Margaret Henry, vice president of sustainable and regenerative agriculture at PepsiCo, emphasized the partnership’s focus on farmer success. “When farmers thrive, we all thrive,” Henry said.
Saskatchewan serves as a key sourcing region for LDC ingredients used in PepsiCo products across the United States and Canada.
