MyLand Launches Initiative to Support Water Conservation Across Arizona Farms with Arizona State University
MyLand Collaborates with ASU and WIFA to Advance Water-Smart Agriculture in Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona – June 11, 2025 – MyLand, a leading innovator in soil health, today announced the launch of a major initiative to help Arizona farmers conserve water and improve soil performance. The initiative will bring MyLand’s soil health technology to up to 2,400 acres of farmland across the state in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU).
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.”
The urgency is clear: agriculture accounts for roughly 80% of Arizona’s water use. With increasing pressure from drought and water restrictions, many growers are turning to lower-quality groundwater sources that are often high in salts. These conditions force farmers to over-irrigate to flush salts from their fields—wasting water and reducing yields.
MyLand’s patented service delivers live, native microalgae via existing farm irrigation to activate the soil’s natural biology. This effectively contributes to reduced water demand and helps farmers manage the growing problem of salt accumulation in irrigated fields.
“In Arizona, water scarcity and soil salinity are converging threats,” said Dave Booher, Vice President of Sales at MyLand. “One grower we work with has 5,000 acres but can only farm half due to water limitations. Just an extra quarter inch of water would allow him to bring 500 more acres into production. That’s the kind of impact this program aims to make.”
Another Arizona grower in Gila Bend, working with corn silage, is currently using 7 acre-feet of water per year—2 to 3 more than necessary—just to counteract high salt levels in the soil. MyLand’s soil health approach helps mitigate these issues by restoring the biological function of soil and naturally improving water efficiency.
As part of the program, 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.
“This collaboration brings together innovation, science, and community engagement to address Arizona’s water challenges,” said Lindsay Gaesser of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems. “Through on-farm research and targeted outreach, we’re helping farmers adopt practices that conserve water and build long-term resilience.”
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.
“If agriculture is going to remain viable and vibrant in Arizona, it must have a meaningful seat at the table when we talk about water—both quantity and quality,” Booher added. “This program ensures that farmers aren’t just adapting to change—they’re helping to lead it.”
About MyLand
MyLand is a soil health company. MyLand’s innovative and patented technology and unique Soil as a Service™ approach allows farmers to easily and rapidly implement regenerative agriculture practices and improve their soil health by harnessing the land’s own native ecosystem, because No Two Farms Are Alike™. MyLand partners with farmers to infuse life into their soil, helping to return farms to their most fertile state, achieving greater productivity and enhanced profitability. By improving soil health, MyLand is helping to tackle two of the world’s biggest challenges: food security and climate disruption. For additional information on how MyLand is transforming soil health globally, visit MyLand.ag.
About Arizona State University
The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University represents the urgent belief we can and must make a meaningful contribution to ensure a habitable planet and future in which well-being is attainable. The Global Futures Laboratory is the world’s first comprehensive laboratory dedicated to the empowerment of our planet and its systems. It is built upon the expertise of ASU scientists and an ability to leverage knowledge from a global network of partners to address the complex social, economic, and scientific challenges spawned by the current and future threats from environmental degradation. From this foundation, the Global Futures Laboratory can anticipate and respond to existing and emerging challenges and use innovation to purposefully shape and inform our future so that all of Earth’s inhabitants may thrive. For more visit globalfutures.asu.edu.
About WIFA
The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) of Arizona provides financial assistance for water infrastructure projects that protect public health and improve the state’s water resources. WIFA offers funding to support water conservation, efficiency, and reuse initiatives that promote long-term sustainability. Learn more at azwifa.gov.