Organic Farm Claims 2025’s Agribusiness of the Year

Organic agriculture is entering a defining moment. After a record-breaking year in 2024, the sector is increasingly setting the pace for the agrifood economy. This influence is reflected not only in market performance but also in industry recognition, including the 2025 Agribusiness of the Year award, which underscores organic’s emergence as a credible leader shaping the future of modern agribusiness.

Ashbourne Farms in La Grange, Kentucky, was named Agribusiness of the Year for 2025, according to local reporting by The Oldham Era. The farm’s integrated approach illustrates why it has earned growing recognition within Kentucky’s agricultural sector. Over the years, Ashbourne has evolved from a traditional family estate into a diversified enterprise centered on regenerative, organic, and pasture-based production. Its operations now include certified-organic crops, rotationally grazed livestock, habitat restoration, and community education initiatives, positioning it as a regional model for environmentally grounded agriculture.

The award highlights the extent to which an organic agribusiness can outpace GMO-focused competitors, reflecting shifting market expectations and performance standards across the industry. With regenerative agriculture rapidly gaining prominence, the recognition also raises a question for the future: will 2026’s Agribusiness of the Year follow Ashbourne’s lead and exemplify regenerative practices?

Sources: Organic Trade Association (2024 U.S. organic sales performance); Organic Grower (category-level 2024 organic sales reporting); The Oldham Era (reporting on Ashbourne Farms named Agribusiness of the Year 2025); Ashbourne Farms official website (farm history and operational focus).