Because food production depletes soil nutrient supplies, farmers rely on fertilizers to keep their soils productive. In this way, the fertilizer industry helps nourish soils that in turn, nourish people.

The fertilizer industry is a leader in developing, supporting and promoting agronomic research and outreach programs that help farmers, gardeners and homeowners understand the latest environmentally-friendly nutrient technology and management practices available.

Visit TFI’s educational resources section to learn about fertilizers from A (ammonia) to Z (zinc) and everything in between.

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Browse TFI’s annual reports for highlights of the Institute’s activities.

In order to remain sustainable, fertilizer production and use must take place in the most environmentally sensitive manner possible. Learn more about the fertilizer industry's environmental stewardship efforts.

Get a complete re-cap of TFI¹s 2012 efforts in support of the industry¹s success in legislative and regulatory affairs, nutrient stewardship, education and other areas.

TFI offers a number of resources that will be of interest to those wishing to understand fertilizer products, how they are produced and how they are used to nourish crops that feed a growing world.

Environmental concerns and increased food demand create agricultural challenges never seen before. 4R nutrient stewardship is helping ag professionals meet those challenges.