Regenerative Agriculture

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” […]

Farm to fabric: J. Crew commits to certified regenerative cotton

Clothing retailer’s impact incentive program helps farmers transition to regenerative farming, supports Black farmers A growing number of food companies are using grains and other crops from regenerative farms. Now the regenerative trend is extending to fiber. Prominent clothing retailer J. Crew Group, Inc. is sourcing certified regenerative cotton for its clothing, while supporting U.S. […]

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 […]

Need for collaboration, consumer education common themes at Regenerative Agriculture Summit

Summit focuses on opportunities and challenges of scaling regenerative agriculture Cross-industry collaboration and the need to educate consumers about the benefits of regenerative agriculture were common themes at the third annual Regenerative Agriculture Summit, held at the end of March in Chicago. About 450 regenerative leaders from across the food and agriculture supply chain attended […]

From fighting on battlefields to stewarding farm fields

Ex-Marines find renewed purpose in regenerative and organic agriculture Ryan Erisman and Casey McCausland share common bonds. They both served as Marines, Ryan in Iraq and Casey in Afghanistan, in the mid-2000s. Since leaving the Marines, they both chose the path of regenerative farming, finding purpose in building soil health, eliminating the use of pesticides, […]