Regenerative Agriculture

USDA grant project supports regenerative agriculture markets for small and/or underserved producers

A Greener World (AGW), Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) and Soil Health Institute (SHI) will lead a USDA grant initiative focused on regenerative farming for small and underserved producers. Applications are open through September 9, 2024. Up to $4,000,000 is being awarded for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities project to include 100 producers across the […]

From almond crops to BIPOC communities, Daily Harvest aims to transition more farms to regenerative-organic

Food companies and farmers alike often see regenerative and/or organic farming as a risky venture, so despite both phrases being common in food vernacular now, actual practices aren’t widespread. Just 1% of all US farmland is organic; acreage dedicated to regenerative is even lower. “Everyone understands philosophically that these approaches are not new and are necessary for change,” says Daily […]

Beyond greenwashing: 5 key strategies for genuine sustainability in agriculture

By Santiago Gowland, CEO, Rainforest Alliance Businesses must adopt clear frameworks for regenerative agriculture, with specific goals, detailed practices and scientific methods to measure impacts. Successful regenerative agriculture should consider local environmental conditions and directly involve farmers, crucial to sustainable transformation. Companies should practice radical transparency in supply chains to combat greenwashing and make measurable and […]

Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) blueberries deliver taste and sustainability.

betterful blueberries—a new brand launched by AC Foods—has been approved for Regenerative Organic certification, promising a high level of sustainability as well as taste and health benefits. The berries are grown in California and Oregon and are available in select Whole Foods, Sprouts, Bi-Rite, NewLeaf, Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, and Oliver’s locations. This year, betterful’s Oregon […]

ADM’s global regenerative agriculture program named to Fast Company’s 2024 list of world changing ideas

ADM and its global regenerative agriculture program were named a finalist in the Enterprise category of Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards. Selected from a pool of more than 1,300 entries, ADM was one of 127 finalists recognized for developing creative solutions to today’s most pressing issues. ADM is scaling up efforts to enhance the […]