Core Concepts Behind Regenerative Agriculture Today
Regenerative ag, recently defined by Terra Genesis International as,“ a system of farming principles and practices that increases biodiversity, enriches soils, improves watersheds, and enhances ecosystem services. It aims to capture carbon in the soil and above-ground biomass (plants), reversing current global trends of atmospheric accumulation and climate change. At the same time, it offers increased yields, resilience to climate instability, and higher health and vitality for farming and ranching communities.”
Finding the Right Resources to Transition to Organic Farming
Conventional farmers who have contemplated transitioning their operations to organic frequently voice the same concerns: where to start, who to talk to, how to find resources, and how to make sure they remain profitable through the transition.
Rodale Institute Bringing Organic Farming Research to the Southeast – EcoFarming Daily
A scene from the greenhouse at Rodale Institute’s center in Georgia. By Kristie Wendelberger Rodale Institute has been researching regenerative organic farming from its headquarters in Pennsylvania for over 70 years. But all farmers know that one size does not...
Remembering Organic Pioneer Jack Lazor
On November 28 we lost a giant in the organic agriculture movement with the passing of Jack Lazor at age 69, after a long illness. With his wife and partner, Anne, who survives him, Jack co-founded Butterworks Farm, the second dairy farm to gain organic certification in the state of Vermont. Jack made his mark as an organic dairy farmer, organic grain grower, grazier, pioneering farmstead yogurt maker, regenerative agriculture practitioner, writer, teacher, font of practical and historical knowledge, and beloved mentor.
No-Till Farming with Livestock and New Technology
It’s been over a decade since Red Shirt Farm began its transition to no-till, a few beds at a time. For farmer Jim Schultz, the merits of no-till are pragmatic.
