PepsiCo Funds Two-Year Strip-Till Equipment Leases to Support 600-Acre Farms
PEP•PepsiCo will cover two annual lease payments for strip-till equipment under the new RegenLend pilot, reducing upfront costs for farmers leasing equipment on at least 600 acres to implement soil conservation. Compeer Financial and EDF partner with SWOF to manage and fund the two-year program.
1. Program Partnership
Compeer Financial teams with PepsiCo, Environmental Defense Fund and the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund to launch the RegenLend pilot, offering farmers access to strip-till equipment through a leasing program designed to lower barriers to soil conservation practices.
2. Financial Structure
Under the pilot, PepsiCo will cover two annual lease payments for farmers, offsetting upfront investment costs and enabling broader adoption of strip-till technology across participating operations.
3. Sustainability Goals
Strip-till improves soil health, water retention and fuel efficiency, aligning with PepsiCo’s pep+ strategy to build a more resilient food supply chain and support long-term yield enhancements.
4. Pilot Scope
In its initial year, the program is available to farmers implementing strip-till on at least 600 acres, with potential expansion across Compeer Financial’s $36.1 billion lending footprint in the Upper Midwest.
