We’ve seen a wave of new incentive programs popping up across the US and the globe, designed to encourage regenerative farming. Let’s dive into some of these opportunities, see how they’re helping us, and how they might be a game-changer for your farm or ranch.
Our Regenerative Journey When we first arrived at what is now Mother Luck Ranch, the land felt tired. Our land, like many across the globe, suffered from decades of monocropping, over-reliance on synthetic fertilizers, all resulting in life-limiting compacted soil.
The Farm Bill’s renewal is a pivotal moment for U.S. agriculture, with the potential to steer farming towards sustainability or deepen existing disparities. It’s crucial that this legislation not only promotes regenerative practices but also ensures they’re accessible to all farmers, not just large corporations.
Managed properly, cattle can enhance soil health, promote biodiversity, and sequester carbon, making them allies in sustainability. Explore the complexities of sustainable agriculture and nutrition in our detailed examination.
In the garden or orchard ecosystem, there’s a quiet workforce at play, often overlooked but vital for soil health and plant growth: earthworms. These humble creatures, with their unassuming appearance, play a significant role in maintaining the fertility and structure
As the legal battle surrounding the Amos Miller farm raid continues to unfold, recent developments shed light on the ongoing challenges faced by small-scale farmers and the broader implications for agricultural regulations and food sovereignty. Since the initial raid on
In recent years, farmer protests have surged across Europe, as agricultural workers and producers voice their discontent with detrimental government policies affecting their livelihoods and the food supply. These protests, which have been unfolding in various countries across the continent,
Allan Savory’s Holistic Management framework represents a paradigm shift in land management practices, offering a holistic approach to regenerating degraded landscapes and fostering sustainable ecosystems. Grounded in the principles of ecological science and informed by Savory’s decades of fieldwork and
In the realm of sustainable agriculture, few figures loom as large as Allan Savory. His pioneering work in regenerative agriculture has sparked a global movement aimed at restoring degraded soils, combating desertification, and revitalizing ecosystems. From his early days in
As a small-scale regenerative rancher deeply committed to sustainable and humane agriculture practices, I offer a perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing our industry as we embark on a new year. For too long, conventional methods reliant on confinement