MyLand announces $4.8m program to enhance soil health in Washington State

MyLand, a leading innovator in soil health, announced a new $4.8 million dollar opportunity in Washington State to enhance soil health for farmers. The program, funded in combination by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State Department of Commerce, focuses on supporting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 

MyLand’s new program, aiming to cover 9,000 acres in Washington, is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. 

Growers that qualify to participate in the program will receive the MyLand Service at no cost in the first year. The MyLand Service leverages the power of live, native microalgae to rejuvenate soil health, improving productivity, profitability, and sustainability. MyLand integrates seamlessly into existing farm operations, providing a scalable, farmer-friendly service that delivers measurable improvements across key metrics like crop yields, product quality, water efficiency, and soil vitality. 

″We are excited to offer this program to growers in Washington,″ said Dane Hague, MyLand Co-Founder and CEO. ″By improving soil health, we can unlock a powerful connection between agriculture and climate resiliency. This program offers growers a way to steward their land and improve their soil health while boosting crop yields and supporting more sustainable farming practices that benefit both growers and the environment.″ 

The Department of Commerce’s Climate Commitment Act program works alongside critical climate policies to help Washington State achieve its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050 and to promote climate smart practices that will aid in the process of carbon sequestration in the soil. 

″The Climate Commitment Act was designed specifically to fund new and exciting science that will increase the climate resiliency and ecosystem restoration of vulnerable land in Washington,″ said Matthew Randazzo V, a nationally recognized advisor to Tribal leaders and one of the prime policy authors of the Climate Commitment Act for Washington Tribes. ″MyLand’s innovative services are a perfect fit: cutting edge technology applied to make Washington farmland healthier, more productive, and more climate change resilient.″ 

Soil health is a key driver in carbon sequestration; through building organic matter in soil, growers can directly contribute to climate-friendly initiatives while boosting their soil health. Live, native microalgae contribute to added carbon and increased organic matter in soil, and have significant benefits over bottled algae. This natural approach helps lock in carbon, enriches the soil, and supports long-term sustainability in Washington’s agriculture.  

″This is a great opportunity for Washington growers to improve their soil health with MyLand,″ said Dave Booher, MyLand Vice President of Sales. ″After experiencing positive results in the state, we are excited to build on the momentum with new and existing growers as we expand into the region.″