Defining and Scaling Regenerative Agriculture

Regenerative agriculture has become a buzzword in the food world, but there is actually no formal definition of it. Broadly it means a set of practices that aim to improve land while cultivating crops and livestock, instead of depleting it like industrial practices often do. But it means so much more than that to many and is wider-ranging than its potential to sequester carbon from the atmosphere. In this episode, we explore philosophies of regeneration and ask our guests how they define regenerative agriculture, how we can make sure regenerative farms are actually doing what we need them to, and how do we support farmers while they make the transition? In today’s roundtable, we sit down with Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin, founder of the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance; Dan Kittredge, founder of the Bionutrient Food Association, Elizabeth Whitlow, executive director at the Regenerative Organic Alliance; Koen van Seijen, Toniic manager and host of the Investing in Regenerative Agriculture podcast; and Daniela Ibarra-Howell, CEO of Savory Institute. We discuss: Philosophies of regeneration and what is regenerative agriculture How regenerative ag might help address global challenges like climate change and supply chain issues related to war and covidWhat might a new regenerative agriculture system look likeWhat might we learn from indigenous agricultural practicesHow corporations can work with farmers to create a more regenerative system How might we fund the transition to regenerative agricultureDo we need regenerative agriculture certification? Show Notes Regenerative Agriculture AllianceBionutrient Food AssociationRegenerative Organic AllianceToniicInvesting in Regenerative Agriculture podcastSavory InstituteROC Program Subscribe to our newsletters that track all of the business, tech, and investment trends in food: https://tinyurl.com/nfonewsletters Follow us on Instagram: @newfoodorderpod Follow us on Linkedin: @agfunder & @foodtechconnect Thank you to Foodshot Global & New Hope Network for sponsoring the series. And a huge thank you to everyone who helped us bring this podcast to life:  Production: Cam Gray, Cofruition Audio Editing: Tevin Sudi Original Music: Rodrigo Barbera  Art: Lola Nankin Project Management: Patrick Carter

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New Food Order is a podcast exploring the business of tackling our climate and social crises through food & agriculture Through nuanced conversation and debate, we’re embarking on a learning and unlearning journey to unearth how we might design business and finance to have maximum positive impact for people and our planet. We speak with leading farmers, entrepreneurs, execs, investors, and other stewards on key topics like: Will plant-based, lab-grown meat, and regenerative agriculture save the world?Is carbon neutral enough?What are the most people and planet friendly business and finance models?How might we best honor and learn from indigenous communities?How might we avoid the unintended consequences of new innovation? New Food Order is hosted is brought to you by AgFunder and Food+Tech Connect. The hosts are Danielle Gould and Louisa Burwood-Taylor.