Regenerative Agriculture

Regeneration International launches certification standard

In March, Regeneration International launched a standard for organic certifiers, clearly defining what is prohibited (therefore not permitted) in regenerative agriculture. It’s user-friendly for farmers and landholders, and offers two levels of certification: Regenerative A Grade (meeting all the requirements) and Regenerative in Transition (in the process of meeting all the requirements). The nonprofit organization’s […]

New report warns of greenwashing “regenerative”

Regenerative agriculture, promoted as a sustainable farming method that enhances soil, water, and ecosystem health, is gaining momentum in the U.S. and globally. Advocates tout benefits like mitigating climate change, improving nutrition, and reducing pollution. However, a new report by Friends of the Earth (FOE) warns that the term “regenerative” is being co-opted for greenwashing […]

California Olive Ranch-managed farms become first olive farms in North America certified regenerative by A Greener World

Nonprofit certifier A Greener World (AGW) has recognized California Olive Ranch-managed farms as Certified Regenerative by AGW, a designation that verifies the producer’s 4,600+ acres of olive trees in Northern California as regenerative and sustainable by its measured benefits for soil, water, air, biodiversity, infrastructure, animal welfare, and social responsibility. For California Olive Ranch, the […]

Secrets of soil-enriching pulses could transform future of sustainable agriculture

By Sebastian Schornack, senior research group leader in the Enabling Nutrient Symbioses in Agriculture (ENSA) project, University of Cambridge From lentils to chickpeas, and even the humble baked bean, pulses are perhaps best known as an alternative, plant-based source of protein. These plants are environmental heroes: They work together with soil microbes to “fix” nitrogen […]

Kiss the Ground study reveals momentum in the regenerative movement but disconnect within our food system

Kiss the Ground, a leading nonprofit promoting regeneration and healthy soil, has released the findings of its 2025 Research Study, revealing both promising growth in the regenerative movement and a critical disconnect within the food system. Kiss the Ground partnered with a third-party research company to gauge public awareness of regenerative agriculture and the impact of […]