Regenerative Agriculture
Educating and connecting Whole Foods Market suppliers to the regenerative agriculture movement.
Over the course of two engaging days, we will bring together the leading voices in soil science and the agriculture industry to share research and insights for advancing the adoption of soil health systems that are foundational for regenerative agriculture. "Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life" is designed to connect the science of soil health with the […]
This two-day event is a hands-on workshop where you will participate in the implementation and monitoring of a safe-to-fail grazing trial at the award-winning 3R Ranch of Beulah, CO led by HMI Interim Executive Director and HMI Professional Certified Educator Wayne Knight. Topics include: Establishing the priorities – a case for low-cost, low-risk ranching The […]
Join us in Burlington, CO on August 24-25, 2021 for the 33rd Annual High Plains No-Till Conference. The event registration is now open and keynote speakers Alejandro Carrillo, Loran Steinlage, and James White will be featured.
The first Prairie Festival took place in 1979 on Sam and Terry Evans’ farm near Salina, Kansas, with David Brower as the featured speaker. Since then, our signature annual public event has drawn thousands of attendees from around the world. Held over the last full weekend of September along the banks of the Smoky Hill […]
Join Dr. Gladis Zinati, Director of Rodale Institute’s Vegetable Systems Trial (VST), to learn about the recent research findings related to the impact of management practices on vegetable nutrient quality and soil health. This long-term side by side comparison of organic and conventional cropping practices is currently completing its fifth growing season.
Join Dr. Kristie Wendelberger, Research Director at the Southeast Organic Center, to learn about the recent research findings related to the impact of various combinations of cover crops and chicken manure on soil health and vegetable nutrient content in this USDA Organic Transitions funded three-year project.
DEADLINE to Apply for the Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program Small businesses and nonprofits in the following industries can apply for a grant to cover COVID-related expenses such as workplace safety measures (e.g., personal protective equipment (PPE), retrofitting facilities for worker and consumer safety, shifting to online sales platforms, transportation, worker housing, and medical […]
The USDA's Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities grant application period for the second funding pool is once again open. From May 12 - June 10, proposals are accepted for possible funding from $250,000 to $4,999,999. Proposals are limited to innovative pilot projects that emphasize enrollment of small and/or underserved producers, and/or monitoring, reporting and verification activities […]
The Rodale Institute, in collaboration with the Stroud Water Research Center, shares a mid-project update to their Watershed Impact Trial. This research examines the links between farm management practices, soil health, and water quality. Additionally, they'll share how different organic and conventional management practices have shown to promote or degrade soil health, which can affect […]
In this one-hour webinar, The Rodale Institute, along with the Regenerative Organic Alliance, breaks down the difference between "organic" and "regenerative organic" and shares stories of farmers putting the new Regenerative Organic Certification into practice on farms and ranches across the globe. Register here.
To increase regenerative acres in cultivation, companies often focus on two key areas: funding and education. While these are both critical, there are many factors companies must consider when looking to support a regenerative transition. This webinar by the Climate Collaborative will examine the critical role of infrastructure and how regionality may be one key […]
The Organic Center hosts a virtual field day where researchers will share their insights on cover-crop grazing and it' impact on food safety and soil health for fresh spinach and cucumbers. Register here.
