The Organic & Non-GMO Report Newsletter

Most consumers are unfamiliar or only slightly familiar with regenerative agriculture

By Steve Koppes Many members of the public lack familiarity with the farming methods known as regenerative agriculture, according to Purdue University’s August 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI). The survey-based report out of Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability (CFDAS) assesses food spending, consumer satisfaction and values, support of agricultural and food policies, and trust in information […]

UK study calls for education differentiating “organic” and “regenerative” farming, to boost sustainable agriculture

Farmers are aware of a confusion among consumers regarding “organic” and “regenerative” farming practices—and a subsequent holdup in achieving a larger embrace of sustainable agriculture. A new study from England’s University of Reading argues that clarification of the different types of crop production would better protect the countryside with more organic farms, while also supporting […]

Microsoft invests in regenerative agriculture through Farmland LP investment

Regenerative ag is getting a major push from tech software giant Microsoft’s investment in Farmland LP (https://www.farmlandlp.com)—a fund manager that converts conventional commercial farmland to sustainable production. Microsoft dollars will go to Vital Farmland III, the fund’s $250 million real asset-based fund supporting the regenerative approach to climate-smart farming. One of the largest U.S. farm […]

Natural Grocers® announces new partnership with Rodale Institute to help grow the regenerative organic agriculture movement

Natural Grocers® recently announced a new partnership with Rodale Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agricultural movement through rigorous research, farmer training and education. Customers could join Natural Grocers by directly contributing to Rodale Institute’s Farmer Training programs and supporting the next generation of regenerative organic farmers. Natural Grocers aimed to raise […]

Himalayan Agroecology Initiative: Pioneering sustainable food systems in India, Bhutan, and Nepal

Agriculture in the Himalayas has received a boost with a multi-stakeholder initiative to fortify the resilience of farmers dealing with climate crisis impacts. Backed by global think tank World Future Council and IFOAM – Organics International (https://www.ifoam.bio), the Himalayan Agroecology Initiative (HAI) (https://www.ifoam.bio/himalayan-agroecology-initiative-pioneering-sustainable) will enhance biodiversity, favor sustainable agriculture practices, create strong value chains, and […]