Literature Review: Crop & Livestock Integration
Organic Crops and Livestock Driven by consumer demand, organic food sales have increased from $3.6 billion in 1997 to $31.5 billion in 2013 (OTA, 2014) and $52.5 billion in 2018 […]
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How to Create a Soil Community
The diverse ecosystems that are found in soil determine the productivity of the land. Without the billions of bacteria, millions of fungi and protozoa and the thousands of other critters […]
Overcoming Challenges of Reduced-Till Organic Corn
Organic grain producers have been relying on mechanical cultivation to manage weeds, using row cultivators between rows and rotary hoes or harrows over the rows. However, frequent soil cultivation weakens […]
Grow Roots to Put Soil Microbes to Work!
We’re in the processes of updating Rodale Institute’s Regenerative Agriculture and Climate Change white paper to reflect the new science on soil carbon sequestration and we knew we needed to […]
‘Organic No-Till’ Helps Farmers Succeed
Organic farmers often rely on tillage to control weeds, but with the cover crop-based organic no-till systems, we’re seeing hpromising results of effective weed control, maintained productivity, and improved soil health.
Strategies for Combating Drought, Flooding, and Nutrient Loss
Fresh, clean water is of vital importance to every organic farmer, but extended droughts, unpredictable weather patterns, and toxic runoff threaten food producers’ access to an adequate supply. Many scientists […]
The Leaders Who Founded the Organic Movement
Built on practices that increase soil health such as composting, crop rotation, and grazing animals on pasture, organic agriculture has grown into a global industry that is worth over $200 […]
Want Cleaner Water? Invest in Regenerative Agriculture
Clean water is one of the biggest environmental priorities in the world right now—it’s a critical resource that affects human health, biodiversity, and so much more. And it’s directly related […]
We Don’t Have to be Pessimistic About the Paris Accords
We’re in the processes of updating Rodale Institute’s Regenerative Agriculture and the Soil Carbon Solution white paper and we wanted to talk to you about your extensive experience with tropical […]
New Brief Shows Pesticides Damage Soil Health
A new brief by Friends of the Earth summarizes the scientific connection between pesticide use and the death of soil microbiotic communities, a key pillar of regenerative organic agriculture. Compiling […]
