Regenerative Organic Alliance

Join us in celebrating National Farm Animals Day and the integral role that farm animals play in our lives, our ecosystems, and our agricultural practices! At its core, regenerative organic agriculture focuses on restoring soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting ecological balance. Animal integration plays a crucial role in achieving these goals, as it mimics natural ecosystems where livestock and wildlife coexist harmoniously with plant life. By incorporating animals, farmers can harness a range of benefits that directly contribute to the resilience and productivity of their farms. 🐄Grazing management: By carefully rotational grazing areas, ruminants can promote diverse plant growth and prevent overgrazing, which is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems.   ♻️Nutrient cycling: When ruminants graze, they ingest plant material and through their digestion process, release nutrients back into the soil through manure, which can improve soil fertility. 🐖Improved animal welfare  Grazing ruminants in a regenerative system improves animal welfare by allowing them to express natural grazing behaviors, access a diverse diet of fresh forage through rotational grazing, reduce stress from overcrowding, and generally promote better health due to a more balanced diet. 🌾Utilizing marginal land: Ruminants can thrive on land that might not be suitable for crop cultivation, making better use of available grazing areas.

Earth Month Partner Story Series~ In the heart of California's Sacramento Valley, Lundberg Family Farms has long been a pioneer in organic rice farming. In 2023, Lundberg became the first U.S. grown rice brand to launch Regenerative Organic Certified® rice. Now, more than 99% of all the organic rice Lundberg grows is Regenerative Organic Certified®, proving that regenerative organic agriculture can work at scale. Their secret? Lundberg’s nursery, the only specialty organic rice breeding program of its kind in the country! Learn more about the Lundberg Family Farms nursery and specialty rice breeding program on our website by visiting the link below! https://lnkd.in/dnejYxf7

In celebration of Earth Day this year, the ROA's very own, Christopher Gergen, will be heading off to New York City to join other industry leaders in advocating for regenerative at this year's ‘RegenerativeNYC’ hosted by Why Regenerative. Christopher will be presenting on a panel with Alexandra Lunt of Armonia LLC, to discuss the growth of the regenerative organic movement. This session, “How Regenerative Organic Agriculture Scales” explores scaling the Regenerative Organic movement by driving demand, increasing supply, and amplifying impact. The two will dive deep into how brands, policies, and investments can accelerate the transition, providing the capital needed to create lasting change.

🚨 WE NEED YOU! Protect the National Organic Program! 🚨 Make your voice heard! Join CCOF in signing onto to this letter to protect NOP staffing from federal workforce cuts. Signers must be organic operations and businesses. With just 85 staff overseeing a $70+ billion industry, reductions will delay services, weaken enforcement, & threaten consumer trust in the organic label. Join CCOF in signing this letter crafted by the Organic Trade Association, Organic Farmers Association, & National Organic Coalition to Secretary Rollins underscoring the critical need for a well-staffed NOP. We must act NOW. The deadline to sign is 1pm EST on Monday, April 7.  Sign on & share: https://lnkd.in/gi5b9WjP #SaveNOP #CCOF #NationalOrganicProgram #OrganicFood #OrganicAgriculture #OrganicFarming

Earth Month Partner Story Series~ In an era where climate change and environmental degradation are pressing concerns, innovative approaches to agriculture and shipping are emerging as vital components of the solution. One such initiative has been pioneered by the Vanilla Bean Project, which is set to make history with the first commercial-scale shipment of vanilla beans across the Atlantic Ocean by sail. Collaborating with Grain de Sail, a visionary company based in France that specializes in sustainable maritime transport, this endeavor promises to revolutionize not just the vanilla supply chain but also how we think about green logistics. Read the full story on our website by visiting the link below! https://lnkd.in/ga7XU2d9 Photo: Olivier BARREAU, Founder of Grain de Sail Sara Kubiak, Founder of Vanilla Bean Project Andy Kubiak, Founder of Vanilla Bean Project Jacques BARREAU, Founder of Grain de Sail.

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This past week the ROA's ROLC Program Manager, Benjamin Fahrer, attended the 2nd Annual Soil Health Field Day hosted by the California State University, Chico- Center for Regenerative Agriculture & Resilient Systems. In a collaboration between farmers, educators, producers, and industry leaders the field day fostered exploration in promoting regenerative agricultural practices that enhance soil health, biodiversity, productivity, and profitability across farming systems and communities. Collectively, attendees were able to dissect nuances for land management in building healthy soils.

As part of our commitment to promoting regenerative organic agriculture and environmental stewardship, we are excited to launch a weekly series throughout April to celebrate Earth Month, showcasing the exceptional achievements of our Regenerative Organic Certified® partners. These inspiring stories will shed light on the vital role that regenerative organic agriculture plays in combating climate change and fostering a healthier environment. Make sure to tune in each week of April for our partner story series! 🌏

Today we honor César Chávez’s Legacy, a noble leader who dedicated his life to advocating for farmworkers' rights. Chávez co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) union and tirelessly fought against the injustices faced by those who toil in our fields. As we honor his memory, it’s essential to reflect on how we can continue his mission through the promotion of sustainable agriculture practices and the advocacy for farmworkers. César Chávez understood that the struggles of farmworkers were intertwined with the health of the land they cultivated. In today’s agricultural landscape, this truth resonates more than ever. With the increasing recognition of climate change and environmental degradation, embracing regenerative organic agriculture becomes not only a tribute to Chávez’s legacy but also a critical step toward a healthier future for both people and planet.

Earlier this month we joined arms with farmers, brands, industry leaders, and advocates at the beautiful Regenerative Organic Certified®, The Ecology Center farm and education hub, for our 'Together We ROC' event. Earthfarms did a wonderful job capturing the essence of the day through their video recap, where our CEO, Christopher Gergen, reflects on the momentum that is happening within the regenerative organic movement. Follow the link below to watch the full video on Earthfarms YouTube channel! 🌱 https://lnkd.in/gHrn9wKy