Culver's Supports Future Of Agriculture By Joining Decade Of Ag Movement

Prairie Du Sac, WI - Since its founding in 1984, Culver's has passionately promoted not only the role farmers play in providing the wholesome ingredients their guests love, but the role of agriculture in creating a better world. The Wisconsin-based restaurant chain recently furthered their commitment to advancing the agriculture industry by endorsing the Decade of Ag movement.

The Decade of Ag is the first food and agriculture sector-wide movement to create a shared vision for a resilient, restorative, economically viable and climate-smart agricultural system that produces abundant and nutritious food, natural fiber and clean energy for a sustainable, vibrant and prosperous America. U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA) acts as the secretariat of Decade of Ag, representing farmer- and rancher-led organizations as well as other leaders throughout the food and agriculture sector.

As part of the movement, Culver's and other endorsing organizations agree on principles for collaboration in order to achieve this vision.

"Culver's is proud to join the Decade of Ag movement at a time when leadership and collaboration in agriculture are needed most," said Julie Fussner, Culver's vice president of marketing and member of USFRA's board of directors. "We look forward to continuing to champion farmers and ranchers while taking the necessary steps to ensure we create a more sustainable world in the future."

The movement takes place as emerging science has demonstrated there is an achievable path for U.S. agriculture to become carbon negative1, 2 - but it will take collaboration and investment. To accomplish that, farmers, ranchers and food and agriculture stakeholders like Culver's are focused on advancing the Decade of Ag vision in four outcome areas through individual and collective commitments:

• Restoring our environment through agriculture that regenerates natural resources
• Revitalizing our collective appreciation for agriculture
• Investing in the next generation of agricultural systems
• Strengthening the social and economic fabric of America through agriculture

Culver's has brought - and will continue to bring - momentum to the movement through its Thank You Farmers Project. Since its creation in 2013, the program has allowed Culver's and its guests to show appreciation for farmers and the role of agriculture in securing the nation's food supply. The program also provides support for agriculture education in the ongoing mission to grow the next generation of agricultural leaders. The Thank You Farmers Project has raised over $3 million to date.

For more information on Culver's Thank You Farmers Project, visit https://www.culvers.com/about-culvers/thank-you-farmers-project. To learn more about the Decade of Ag initiative, visit https://usfarmersandranchers.org/join-the-movement/the-decade-of-ag-vision/.

Source: Culver's news release