ADM Invests $500K to Empower Midwest Farmers

New Partnership Aims to Secure the Future of US Agriculture

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:05am

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Agricultural giant ADM announced a new partnership with American Farmland Trust to help hundreds of farmers across the Midwest strengthen their operations as the agricultural sector navigates economic and environmental uncertainty. The initiative will provide technical assistance, farmer networks, and targeted grants to producers in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri.

Why it matters

This partnership aims to support farmers as they face shifting markets, policy changes, and climate pressures, which could help farms remain viable across generations and strengthen rural communities.

The details

The $500,000 investment from ADM's philanthropic arm, ADM Cares, is part of the company's broader Farm Forward Initiative. Through the partnership, farmers will receive guidance on succession planning, connections to production resources and peer networks, and financial support intended to improve productivity, expand market opportunities, and promote farmer well-being.

  • The partnership was announced on March 12, 2026.

The players

ADM

An agricultural giant that announced the new partnership.

American Farmland Trust

A trusted organization that is partnering with ADM to provide support to Midwest farmers.

Gary McGuigan

ADM's senior vice president who commented on the partnership.

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What they’re saying

“By partnering with trusted organizations like AFT, we're offering American farmers access to the tools, resources and support they need to strengthen their businesses, care for their land and sustain their families.”

— Gary McGuigan, Senior Vice President, ADM (hoosieragtoday.com)

What’s next

The partnership is a long-term strategy, and the companies plan to continue supporting Midwest farmers through technical assistance, farmer networks, and targeted grants.

The takeaway

This partnership between ADM and American Farmland Trust demonstrates the agricultural industry's commitment to empowering Midwest farmers and securing the future of US agriculture in the face of economic and environmental challenges.