2025

Regenerative agriculture takes root at universities across the country

By Nina Benjamin Amidst the storied halls of an Ivy, students discuss circular economies and growing incomes for small-holder coffee farmers in Latin America. Across the country in Blythe, California, a team of students, researchers, and ag producers investigates the impact of regenerative practices on soil carbon accrual. And in America’s heartland, university professors and […]

Ohio organic farmer leads by example, advocates for U.S. organic farmers

Scott Myers raises awareness about organic fraud and the need to increase domestic production of organic grains. Some farmers grow organic crops to earn the higher premium paid for such crops. Others farm organically because they are committed to the organic ideal of growing foods that are better for people and the planet. Scott Myers, […]

Protecting organic integrity: understanding and mitigating high-risk ingredient fraud

By Allison McLeod, technical scheme lead, Quality Assurance International According to the Organic Trade Association, organic product sales continue to trend upward, with consumer demand fueling $71.6 billion in sales in 2024 (a 5.2% increase from 2023 and double the growth rate of the total food marketplace). Greater demand, however, also results in increased opportunities […]

Regenified aims to build markets for regenerative non-GMO corn

Connecting food brands to Regenified certified farmers and increasing farmer profitability are key goals of initiative Regenerative agriculture certifier Regenified is trying to build premium markets for non-GMO corn grown by the group’s certified farmers. In the process, they want to build more direct farmer-to-brand supply chains for regeneratively produced crops. “Perfect marriage of opportunity” […]

Regenerating the desert: how Oatman Farms is feeding the generation of tomorrow

In the heart of the parched landscape where very few crops dare to flourish, Oatman Farms stands as a remarkable testament to the power of regenerative organic agriculture. Not only have they undertaken the ambitious journey of restoring a forgotten family farm, but they have also turned the desert’s challenges into a narrative of resilience […]