Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) recently introduced the Agriculture Resilience Act, which sets a vision of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in U.S. agriculture by the year 2040.
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Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) recently introduced the Agriculture Resilience Act, which sets a vision of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in U.S. agriculture by the year 2040.
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Health and environmental concerns are driving ‘phenomenal’ growth for these pulse crops, which offer soil as well as dietary benefits.
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According to Cornell University research published in the journal Agricultural Systems, organic farming practices and plantings can have lasting outcomes for future soil health, weeds and crop yields.
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Dr. Bronner’s Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) talks about why the new certification is so meaningful for brands and consumers, and how Dr. Bronner’s is getting involved.
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A fascinating look at different sustainable agriculture vehicles that are emerging across the country.
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Kendra Klein of Friends of the Earth talks about the one key issue that gets mentioned far too little in regenerative agriculture — the harmful role that pesticides play in soil health.
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Anchored by Regeneration International and the Sunrise Movement, a national coalition has called for massive overhaul of food and farming policy to address climate and farm crises.
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Via the Indigo Carbon marketplace, farmers are now being paid to sequester carbon dioxide.
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The most heated debate within this sector is whether farming can be truly regenerative if synthetic chemicals are used.
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Canadian farmers are saying that regenerative farming techniques are replenishing the soil and bringing back the bees.
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Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment in Maine just launched OpenTEAM, the first open-source technology ecosystem in the world to address soil health and mitigate climate change.
Read Article An important op-ed about how we are failing farmers — and ultimately ourselves.
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Dubbed ‘Farming for Generations, the coalition intends to make the global dairy industry more sustainable by helping dairy farmers transition to regenerative agriculture practices.
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Named as one of Business Insider’s “100 People Transforming Business,” Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario discusses why her company is pushing for adoption of “the number one thing humans can do to combat global warming.”
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A third-party study conducted at Will Harris’ regenerative farm in Georgia, White Oak Pastures, has confirmed that it is storing more carbon in its soil than pasture-raised cows emit during their lifetimes.
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An op-ed from Rose Marcario and David Bronner, the CEOs of Patagonia and Dr. Bronner’s, respectively, on how regenerative organic agriculture can help save the planet.
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Brazilian producer Rizoma aims to regenerate one million hectares of land by 2030 — making it known that sustainability can be profitable.
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A report published by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which was just presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos, is calling for regenerative agricultural practices to reverse the serious harm caused by our current food system.
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A recently released study by the Lancet Commission on Obesity said that a “radical rethink” (i.e., regenerative organic agriculture) is needed to address the unhealthy, inequitable food systems which are causing severe damage to personal and environmental health.
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A great photo essay on how U.S. ranches are increasingly being led by women, who are implementing animal agriculture practices that are more humane and regenerative.
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An excellent read about the industry today and how some farmers are fighting for the soul of organic food.
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In cooperation with IFOAM-Organics International and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Future Council put a spotlight on countries that are achieving great success with their organic food policies.
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Citizens Regeneration Lobby, which promotes organic regenerative agriculture and is the lobbying arm of the Organic Consumers Association, has come out with a list of political candidates across the country that it has endorsed, including Audrey Denney in California (above).
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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin (Madison), Iowa State University and the Rodale Institute are embarking on a new project to assess current technologies that could be used in no-till organic systems and to determine which practices will help farmers protect soil health in their fields.
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