MyLand FAQs
Thinking about partnering with MyLand? Dig deeper into our story, the MyLand System, and our Soil as a Service™.
General information
MyLand is a soil-health company. We partner with growers to improve their soil health with the use of live, native microalgae. MyLand’s Soil as a Service™ – also known as the MyLand Service – helps farms achieve greater profitability, productivity, and resilience by rebuilding soil biology.
How does MyLand help growers?
MyLand helps growers unlock the full potential of their land, through healthier soil. The MyLand Service cultivates and returns live, native microalgae—naturally occurring in your own soil—directly back into your fields. This restores your soil’s biology and leads to improvements like better soil structure, nutrient availability, and water efficiency.
By bringing the soil back to life, MyLand helps growers:
- Increase productivity and yields through healthier, more resilient crops.
- Reduce input costs by improving nutrient cycling and water retention.
- Build long-term soil health for crops that thrive season after season.
- Adapt to changing conditions with soil that’s more resilient to stress and drought.
Where is MyLand located / which geographies does MyLand serve?
MyLand is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and we serve growers across several key agricultural regions, including California, Washington, Texas, and Arizona. We continue to expand our service footprint to reach more growers nationwide.
What is the MyLand System?
The MyLand System is the heart of our Soil as a Service™ offering. It’s a customized, on-farm unit that delivers live, native microalgae directly to your land. The System is completely managed by MyLand, so you get ongoing soil health service, minimal effort, and transparent results.
Why microalgae?
Microalgae are the key that unlocks life in the soil. These microscopic organisms support a beneficial soil microbiome, which can improve organic matter and enhance soil structure and function. By using live, native microalgae—those already adapted to your land—we accelerate the rebuild of your soil’s biological engine in a way bottled or generic products cannot.
What partnerships does MyLand have to help growers get started?
MyLand partners with leading agricultural institutions and funding organizations to support pilot programs to reach more growers in these regions. These collaborations help growers get started with MyLand and often provide additional performance insights. Some of these collaborators include Arizona State University, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and Washington State Department of Agriculture. If you’re in Arizona, Texas, or Washington, reach out to us to see if you qualify.
Microalgae
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Why live, native microalgae? What’s the difference between this and bottled algae?
Live, native microalgae are uniquely able to support your farm’s health because they’re already adapted to your farm’s specific soil and climate. This allows the microalgae to integrate with existing soil microbes and thrive long-term, through their full lifecycle in the soil. By reintroducing a higher quantity of these living organisms, growers are restoring the soil’s original biological balance and rebuilding fertility the way nature intended.
Bottled or imported algae, on the other hand, are non-native and struggle to survive once applied because they aren’t suited to local conditions. Often, bottled algae is dead upon application.
Is this the same algae in lakes and ponds?
No. There are many different strains of algae, and harmful algal blooms give algae a bad reputation. Beneficial soil-native microalgae contribute to a more sustainable and productive agricultural system.
Will the algae clog my irrigation equipment?
No. At MyLand, we only use single-cell, non-filamentous, beneficial algae that is able to flow directly from the System through your irrigation.
These microalgae are microscopic and easily pass through standard irrigation lines. The MyLand System is also designed with filtration and flow-management components to prevent clogging.
How does MyLand know the ideal type of microalgae for my farm?
MyLand has developed a proprietary process to identify optimal algae strains for each of our farms.
It all starts with a soil sample, which is shipped back to our lab where our team identifies live, native microalgae from your land. Once our process is complete, we ship concentrated algae to your MyLand field team, who activate the System and begin algae delivery to your acres. Read more about the first steps as a MyLand grower.
What is microalgae’s impact on the soil?
Microalgae energize the soil ecosystem by feeding and stimulating microbial life, activating natural soil processes that improve structure and function. As they reproduce, they keep the soil biologically active, fostering the conditions that allow plants and microbes to thrive together.
There’s a broad range of benefits that stem from these processes, including improved water holding capacity, nutrient availability and cycling, increased soil organic matter, and more. These often lead to increased yields, profitability, production, and resilience. Read more about microalgae’s impact on soil and farms.
Is microalgae safe for the environment and my crops?
Yes. MyLand only uses beneficial microalgae strains native to your farm’s ecosystem that are already living in your soil. They’re microscopic, non-toxic, non-invasive, and designed to support the natural biology of your soil.
The Service
MyLand offers Soil as a Service™ – also known as the MyLand Service – to help farms regenerate their soil. Designed to seamlessly integrate with your current farm management practices, getting started is easy.
What types of farms or crops benefit most from MyLand?
Any crop can benefit from MyLand, including tree nuts, citrus, potatoes, vegetables, and more. Farms experiencing challenges like soil degradation, water stress, salinity issues, yield plateaus, or rising input costs tend to benefit most and fastest.
How do I know if MyLand is right for my farm?
Growers facing challenges like lower yields, organic matter loss, degraded soil, spending more on inputs to get the same yields, or increased salinity issues, MyLand would be helpful for your farm. If you’re looking for ways to grow more sustainably, MyLand is a great option. Get in touch to talk it through with our team.
How does the MyLand Service work with my existing farming operations?
The MyLand Service is built to seamlessly integrate with your current farm management practices.
How much effort is required from me to run the MyLand Service?
The best part about the MyLand Service is we manage everything. Your involvement is minimal and primarily includes regular check-ins with your Grower Relations team. That way, you can focus on what you do best: manage your land.
How long does it take to get started?
As soon as you become a MyLand grower, our field team takes a soil sample so we can start assessing your land’s algae strains. From there, a MyLand System is shipped and installed on your farm. Once the algae are ready, they’re shipped to your field team, who use it to activate the System. All in all, it can take up to two months to activate the System on your farm and begin delivering algae.
What kind of support does MyLand provide?
MyLand manages all aspects of the Service, including installation, ongoing maintenance and monitoring, data reporting, and field. Each grower is paired with a dedicated regional MyLand team and Grower Relations representative. We provide periodic soil reports so you can track progress toward your goals.
How could the MyLand Service impact my farm’s resiliency?
Farm resiliency means a lot of things, from rebounding after weather events like flooding, dry spells, and heat or cold snaps, to farm profitability and risk management. While we can’t control the weather, markets, or water allocations, we can help you strengthen your operation and prepare for what’s ahead by building healthier soil.
Healthy soil grows crops that are better able to withstand these stressors and challenges. Over time, this translates into more consistent performance, lower risk for you, and overall greater resilience. Read more.
Can MyLand help restore degraded farmland?
Yes. In fact, that’s our specialty. Degraded soils with low organic matter, high salt levels, or nutrient imbalances can be revitalized with MyLand’s live, native microalgae service. It’s designed to jumpstart biological activity and restore soil function so your land can become productive again.
Does the MyLand System work with all irrigation systems?
Yes. The MyLand System is compatible with standard irrigation infrastructure (including drip, micro-sprinkler, and pivots).
Is the MyLand Service for conventional and organic growers?
Yes. MyLand supports all growers, whether your acres are conventional, certified organic, or anywhere in between. The MyLand Service is designed to add value to any farm.
Do I need to reapply microalgae each season?
Many growers keep working with MyLand season after season, with benefits that compound over time. We recommend partnering with MyLand for a long-term approach to improving your land.
How does the subscription work?
MyLand offers a simple annual subscription for Soil as a Service™. Your subscription covers everything, including the on-farm System, installation, monitoring, algae delivery, maintenance, and data reporting.
How much does this cost?
Pricing varies by acreage. MyLand offers flexible pricing and often works with growers on cost-share or pilot programs. Contact our team for a custom estimate.
Data & results
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What results have farmers seen from the MyLand Service? / Can I see case studies or results from farms like mine?
Yes. Recent performance data includes:
- 168% higher pistachio yield during an off-bearing year
- Soil health scores improving from 3 to 8
- 28% higher apple yields with 5x ROI year-over-year
- 14.3% higher potato yields with 3.7x ROI
- 10.23% more marketable citrus fruit with a 17.4% decrease in soil sodium
- 3.7% firmer tomatoes and 14% fewer unmarketable fruits after 15 days in storage
See more case studies, grower stories, and detailed results.
How does MyLand use data to measure soil health improvement?
We use a combination of standardized soil tests, independent third-party CRO studies, and grower-reported data to track changes in the soil, like microbial activity, organic carbon, nutrient cycling, and soil structure, in addition to data on yield, crop quality, return on investment (ROI), and more. This gives us a clear picture of soil health improvement over time.
When will I see results from the MyLand Service?
Many growers begin to see measurable improvements within the first year, like lower water use, better nutrient uptake, and improved crop metrics. Benefits often build year-over-year as soil biology continues to improve.
How does MyLand verify its data?
We rely on independent Contract Research Organizations (CROs) for third-party testing, paired with on-farm grower data. Our internal Ag Science team reviews all data, and we publish verified results to maintain transparency.
Does the MyLand approach improve water retention and soil quality?
Yes, our growers have seen improvements in water holding capacity, water use, and many markers of soil quality over the years. Water is a critical issue in many of the regions we serve, and we’re proud to make a difference in this high-cost, high-impact area for our growers and communities. Check out some of the improvements.
What is the long-term environmental benefit of the MyLand Service?
Over time, improved soil health leads to healthier farms and orchards that use less water, depend less on inputs, and contribute to greater carbon sequestration and improved ecosystem resilience. Healthy soil doesn’t just grow food; it’s also an important player in clean water, erosion prevention, and overall biodiversity.