Kris Johnson

Science + strategy at the Nature Conservancy for a healthy environment that supports human well-being. Tweets are my own.

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

Great discussion this morning facilitated by @AmySkoczlas about importance of #biodiversity in #regenerativeagriculture!

[TNC Agriculture @NatureAg]

"“Bringing in biodiversity when we think about regenerative agriculture helps create holistic solutions," says TNC's @KrisAJohnson during a panel discussion at #SustAg2022 about advancing biodiversity across the value chain. @trustinfood @corteva @NFWFnews @pheasants4ever

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

A great opportunity to lead a national strategy to advance #regenerativeagriculture!

[TNC Agriculture @NatureAg]

JOIN OUR TEAM!
Do you care about farmers, food and nature? This could be the job for you! We're hiring for the position of Regenerative Crop Systems Director for our North America #Agriculture Program. Check out the job description: https://t.co/PWI7WRKmm7

[TNC Agriculture @NatureAg]

JOB ALERT!
Be part of a @nature_org's regenerative #ag program, working to ensure climate-smart, resilient working lands. We're hiring a U.S.-based Regenerative Crop Systems Specialist. View the job description https://t.co/6PC3DxekJ1 and help spread the word.

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

This is a great listen!

[TNC Agriculture @NatureAg]

Many thanks to @groundedbythef & @MidwestDairy for inviting our US-based #dairy program director Alisha Staggs onto your podcast to share TNC's conservation perspective and info on our regenerative #ag work.

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

Exciting opportunity to join our @NatureAg team and contribute to our efforts to scale up #regenerativeagriculture!
https://t.co/fSHrhwKtLR

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

Great story about importance of perennial crop research by UMN Forever Green Initiative.
How year-round crops could reduce farm pollution in the Mississippi River https://t.co/CLSHOLX7ln

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

Sorry to miss this! But great to see all the energy and excitement from #SWCS22!

[TNC Agriculture @NatureAg]

Dale Threatt-Taylor @DaleSoilH2O, director of @nature_sc, gives her final speech as chair of the Soil and Water Conservation Society board at its annual meeting today. Excited that TNC leaders were able to be part of the #SWCS22 event! @SWCSNews @KrisAJohnson @LeifFixen

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

We are hiring! Check out this fantastic opportunity to lead our strategy to improve grazing practices and grassland management across North America!
https://t.co/SK6551lVbx

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

Exciting opportunity to join a great team!

[TNC Agriculture @NatureAg]

JOB ALERT! Please apply and/or share with others.

TNC's North America #Agriculture Program is hiring for a State Policy Research Associate to advance our climate, water and land goals through #policy interventions. Learn more about the position: https://t.co/pYGXBmVMV3

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

Great work on #regenerativeagriculture from @Nature_MN and partners!
We Need to Grow the Supply Chain to Build Soil Health https://t.co/8wbt9JBnTq via @nature_org

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

Really excited for our partnership in @Ag_Mission and look forward to working with @FoundationFAR @USFRA and others to advance the research and science essential for a transition to #regenerativeagriculture!

[TNC Agriculture @NatureAg]

We're excited to join @Ag_Mission to advance innovative solutions to reduce GHG emissions in the #ag industry. Read about our new partnership: https://t.co/xhF7uJTsM6 @FoundationFAR @USFRA @worldfarmersorg

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

New research led by @SDstate highlights the value of crop diversity. #DCB
Diversifying crop rotation improves soil, reduces fertilizer costs https://t.co/bSBsAg40rm via @physorg_com

[TNC Agriculture @NatureAg]

Innovation in climate-friendly agriculture was the topic of a roundtable with @nature_org's Renée Vassilos @VassilosA, @Theteamatx, a moonshot factory, as well as policy experts and technologists. Read the key takeaways from the gathering: https://t.co/i4ojsjs5Ef

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

Exciting new study by @Nature_org colleagues and the University of Adelaide in @AIBSbiology describes how marine #farmers can reduce impacts of #climate change. #GrowPositive
https://t.co/wP2ZlXU4ol

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

Exciting win-win opportunities emerging where renewable #energy production can be integrated into #agriculture to support farmers and help tackle #climate change!

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

Two more weeks to submit an application for this awesome job! Come join our great @Nature_org team working to help create a regenerative agricultural system.

[TNC Agriculture @NatureAg]

JOIN our team! An exciting new position has opened with TNC's North America #Ag team. We're looking for a Regenerative Food Systems Manager. Check out the job description: https://t.co/RgwLZxrnek

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

Come and join our fantastic @NatureAg team and help us work to achieve a transition to regenerative #agriculture!

[Field Work @fieldworktalk]

“We need to be smart. We need to be context specific. We need to understand the conditions on the ground, the people involved, the relationships between the organizations.” @KrisAJohnson @Nature_MN @nature_org
🎧 https://t.co/Sp6gvZDtUv #AgTwitter #CoverCrops

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

Wasn't quite as interactive to participate via zoom ;) but it's very exciting to see this project launch! It's inspiring to think about the #agriculture, social, economic and policy changes that could lead to a more #DiverseCornBelt.

[DiverseCornBelt @diversecornbelt]

It's starting! #DiverseCornBelt team is meeting in Rock Island, IL, kicking off a 5-year exploration of creating opportunities for farmers, rural communities and more through diversification. Here, team members share ideas to frame the challenges... #DCB

[Kris Johnson @KrisAJohnson]

Great to see @MaggieMonast in this list! And are many more amazing women leading change in agriculture, including @Carrie4stars, @SashaGennet and other @NatureAg colleagues!
12 women cultivating sustainable food systems in 2022 https://t.co/Q9bEFgvWwz via @GreenBiz