McDonald’s USA has announced that it will invest $200 million into regenerative farming practices as the company seeks to align with the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda.
The investment is the largest such commitment in the fast food giant’s history.
The initiative was unveiled in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
It will span the next seven years and cover up to 4 million acres of cattle ranches across as many as 38 states.
The focus will be on regenerative grazing practices, habitat restoration, and water and wildlife conservation.
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the move as a major step toward the goals of the MAHA movement.
Kennedy described the news as a “win” for MAHA.
In a post on X, Kennedy wrote:
“Thank you, [McDonald’s], for committing a record $200 million investment into regenerative agriculture.
“This is a big win for regenerative grazing practices, habitat restoration, water, and wildlife conservation.”
Thank you, @McDonalds, for committing a record $200 million investment into regenerative agriculture. This is a big win for regenerative grazing practices, habitat restoration, water and wildlife conservation. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/9f6mrFBV3Y
— Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) September 17, 2025
Commitment to Soil Health
The investment underscores McDonald’s stated commitment to “responsible beef sourcing and stewardship of natural resources.”
Advocates say regenerative farming improves soil health, reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and chemicals, and restores ecosystems.
Calley Means, an advisor to Kennedy, called the move a significant milestone.
In a statement on X, Means wrote:
“McDonald’s invests $200 million to shift supply chain to more regenerative practices.
“Soil Health and regenerative practices are a true win-win between MAHA advocates and large companies.
“These moves should be celebrated.”
My takeaway from a lot of engagement with food companies FWIW – this commitment to soil health is real. These companies depend on their soil and have a major economic interest in evolving/improving practices.
Soil healthy and regenerative principles are a key theme of the MAHA…
— Calley Means (@calleymeans) September 16, 2025
He added that soil health is not only an environmental priority but also an economic one for major food companies:
“Soil health and regenerative principles are a key theme of the MAHA report.
“The actions of McDonald’s are significant here and represent a roadmap about how we can drive real change.”
Part of a Larger Trend
Kennedy’s HHS has already pushed a number of food companies to make voluntary changes aligned with the MAHA initiative.
The changes include removing synthetic food dyes and phasing out high fructose corn syrup.
The McDonald’s announcement signals that some of the nation’s largest food providers are embracing reforms that could reshape agricultural practices nationwide.
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