Regenerative Agriculture

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 […]

Lotus Foods announces large investment in regenerative rice cultivation

In a significant milestone, Lotus Foods—pioneer in heirloom, organic and regenerative rice cultivation—announced an investment of $22.5 million from Grounded Capital to scale the company’s economic, social, and environmental impacts. The investment will focus on the value chain, from sourcing new global rice cultivation communities to growing and diversifying its customer base. The goals of […]

Nationwide partnership advances regenerative cotton

A nationwide partnership led by the Soil Health Institute’s United States Regenerative Cotton Fund (USRCF) is propelling sustainable cotton farming in the U.S. Currently, over 1,000 cotton farmers and advisors are engaged in the effort to adopt soil health management systems, the foundation of regenerative agriculture. “The soil health benchmarks SHI is providing are a […]

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 […]