Soil health innovator MyLand has announced the launch of a major initiative to help Arizona farmers conserve water and improve soil performance. The initiative in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU) will bring MyLand’s soil health technology to up to 2,400 acres of farmland across the state.

Funded through a $3 million allocation from the Arizona Water Conservation Grant Fund (WCGF), the project is authorized by the Arizona Governor’s Office and administered by WIFA. It is designed to help growers adopt sustainable practices that improve soil health, enhance water-use efficiency, and support the long-term sustainability of Arizona agriculture. Arizona State University is playing a key role in evaluating and communicating the impact of the project.

“We are excited to be part of a program that brings water conservation resources directly to Arizona growers,” said Dane Hague, Co-Founder and CEO of MyLand. “This initiative reflects our mission to empower farmers through sustainable practices that not only improve soil health and productivity but also help protect water, one of Arizona’s most valuable resources.”

MyLand’s patented service delivers live, native microalgae via existing farm irrigation to activate the soil’s natural biology to reduce water demand and help farmers manage salt accumulation in irrigated fields. In addition, the ASU Center for Hydrologic Innovations is using advanced monitoring tools to measure crop water use efficiency across control and MyLand-serviced plots.

The ASU Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems aims to extend the project’s impact into broader regional networks through its outreach program to local farming communities. The initiative supports Arizona’s broader water conservation goals, including reducing groundwater depletion, improving irrigation efficiency, and promoting sustainable farming practices statewide. Currently, the program covers melons, pistachios, corn, rosemary, cotton, dates, and alfalfa.