March/April

Tested Clean certification aims to differentiate organic and conventional foods in the market

New certification program aims to highlight organic farming and food “heroes” who are going the extra mile to eliminate glyphosate residues from their products

Nebraska farmer wants to leave a legacy of soil health

Many Midwest farms are struggling with low grain prices and the trade war with China, among other challenges. But a small farm in Nebraska offers farmers hope that a focus on soil health can help their farms prosper, while delivering a range of environmental benefits and even a solution to climate change. Scott Gonnerman’s farm […]

Farm-to-table muesli: Seven Sundays cereal supports production of regenerative, organic grains in the Midwest

By Arianne Pfoutz When Hannah and Brady Barnstable were honeymoon-hiking their way through New Zealand, they got hooked on a nutrient-dense breakfast of muesli. Returning to New York City, their habit lingered but they couldn’t find a quality replacement…fillers and milk powders had adulterated the fresh, vital ingredients they’d come to expect. So Hannah started […]

Making organic progress

Since launching an initiative in 2016 to double harvested organic wheat acres by the end of 2019, Ardent Mills has made great strides in growing domestic supplies.

Sourcing ingredients via small brands is the first step in building a regenerative supply chain

By Georgie Smith Consumer demand for regenerative agriculture is starting to grow. But what good does that do without regenerative products on the shelf to purchase? Creating a core group of regenerative ingredients and getting products rapidly into the hands via small, nimble brands and direct-to-farmer partnerships is key to solidifying the regenerative market demand, […]