Mosaic Company Foundation Relaunches As the Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems

The Mosaic Company, a GAP Initiative Supporting Partner, has strategically repositioned its philanthropic arm as “The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems,” focusing squarely on advancing agricultural productivity through farmer-led initiatives that boost yields while enhancing environmental outcomes.

Announced on March 25, 2025, this evolution builds on two decades of the Foundation’s work in developing practices, tools, and partnerships to advance sustainable agriculture in the United States, India, and Brazil. The revamped Foundation will continue its long-term commitments with partners like The Nature Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited in the U.S., S M Sehgal Foundation in India, and Instituto Mosaic in Brazil.

“Feeding over 9 billion people requires resilient farmers and collaboration between private enterprises and farmers to achieve agricultural self-sufficiency,” said Ben Pratt, President of the Foundation, emphasizing the importance of partnering with farmers who “care and want to do what’s right for future generations.”

The Foundation’s impact through nearly $50 million in investments demonstrates how targeted interventions can drive substantial productivity gains:

• In India, the Krishi Jyoti program has benefited over 760,000 people through agriculture, nutrition, and community development initiatives, resulting in a 35% yield increase for key crops.
• In Brazil, family farms participating in The Villages Project—half led by women—have increased yields by as much as 175%.
• In the United States, the Foundation’s leadership in 4R Nutrient Stewardship has expanded best practices in nutrient use efficiency across ten million acres.

These results align with recent GAP Report findings that sustainable agricultural productivity growth requires both technological innovation and enabling environments that help farmers access and adopt proven tools. The Foundation’s emphasis on farmer-centered approaches recognizes that enhancing productivity must occur within ecological boundaries – a core principle reflected in their programs like the 4R Nutrient Stewardship in the U.S. (focusing on right source, rate, time and place for fertilizer application), water conservation efforts, and soil health initiatives. These interventions demonstrate how productivity gains can be achieved while simultaneously protecting natural resources, rather than at their expense

Looking ahead, the Foundation plans to expand participation in its programs by 15% in India and Brazil, while maintaining focus on 4R Nutrient Stewardship in the United States. Additionally, it will explore initiatives to equip the next generation of farmers as standard bearers for sustainable agriculture across all three countries.

As total factor productivity growth continues to lag behind necessary targets globally, the Foundation’s sharpened focus represents an important contribution to addressing the productivity gap identified in recent GAP Reports—demonstrating how collaborative approaches can create returns for farmers, communities, and the environment while advancing global food security goals.