Restoring America’s Grasslands and the Power of Grazers
A Brief History of the American Prairie A quintessential symbol of America’s prairies are the beloved American bison. Prior to the 1800’s somewhere from 30 to 60 million of these massive ruminants roamed North America, with most of them living on the Great Plains. In contrast there are half a million living in the USA today. Indigenous tribes not only relied on the bison for food, clothing, shelter, and tools, but also cultivated a deep spiritual connection with them. Hunter-gatherers and indigenous tribes acted as the first land managers, paying special attention to the role of grazers and fire on...
5 Basic Principles of Regenerative Agriculture
Although regenerative agriculture is far more nuanced than a list of bullet points could ever express, we all need to start somewhere. It can be helpful to think of the 5 principles of regenerative agriculture as building blocks, which can be arranged according to the unique needs, context, and goals of a specific farm or ranch. Why Does Regenerating Soil Health Matter? Soil is where the health of our entire system begins. Regenerative agriculture feeds soil microbes, soil feeds plants, plants feed livestock, and this exchange continues up the food chain all the way to us humans. It’s no coincidence...
We're Doing Our Part to Help the Monarchs: Regenerative Agriculture & Migration Habitat Protection Efforts
Dr. Forrest Pritchard, co-founder of Monarch Watch, notes that monarch butterfly populations are in decline due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use – especially the use of neonicotinoid insecticides. The good news? Regenerative agricultural practices can not only help boost monarch populations, but also improve soil health, sequester carbon, and support other pollinators like bees and wasps in your area. Learn more about our efforts to restore monarch migration habitat through regenerative agriculture! What IS regenerative agriculture? It’s a simple idea, but one that’s often overlooked by conventional farmers. Simply put, it means taking care of your...
Is Regenerative Meat the Next Big Food Trend? Consumers say so.
Today, as a regenerative company we are seeing rapid growth in the interest of regenerative raised meat, which is quickly becoming next big food trend... and it's being driven by consumers.
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