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#Organic research receives less than 3% of federal research funding, and yet, research is critical to help farmers address the challenges they face. I am incredibly proud of Clif Bar’s $10M Organic Research Endowment investment, and so lucky to work along side so many incredible organic researchers including: - Erin Silva, - Kokoasse Kpomblekou, - William Tracy, - Houston Wilson, - Julie Dawson, and the incomparable - Steve Jones. Today, I’ll be (mentally) taking them with me to Capitol Hill as we advocate for more federal funding for Organic Research in the Farm Bill. If you want to know more about our Endowments, please check out the second in our Organic Video Series. (Another labor of love, almost 1 year in the making) * #OrganicWeekDC #sustainableagriculture

an interesting infographic - what do folk think?. its showing both restorative approaches are vital but reflecting the differences of approach, effort and outcomes. Organic has been developed over many many decades of hard graft, risks, learning, mistakes, harm from industry and from being ignored, criticised etc. and now they are being compared to regen. and vice versa. We need both - and we need all farmers to be on the path whatever it takes. But its fair for organic sector to clarify what it is. I suspect how regen is described will be queried.. but then its a vaste range in itself.

ORGANIC IS NOT TOXIC WHEN USED AS DEFINED & (RA) IS NOT ORGANIC Roger Kerr thank you for this work and for making the fundamental distinctions clearly while proving Regenerative Agriculture (RA) is a dangerous philosophical axiom, a distraction from the work, mission and identity of natural growing systems. In the 7 tendencies R Rodale coined a term (although it was not the first use or nomenclature) and process that would -amplify- Organic. He did not intend a -definition- for anything such as (RA). Recently, the run up to installation of CSA in the US, see publicity releases picked up as news, TED talks, movies and sponsored (RA) coverage all contributing to the metrics. All this meant to "create" metrics and data points to shape meaning, credibility and definition. In empirical terms it is incapable of doing so. The Wageningen database of 279 published research articles on (RA) is significant for the details on nomenclature, usage and the absence of definition. Many advocates fail to assess or analyze such findings perpetrating (RA) cloaked in a range of definitive assertions where there are none. The mashup of legacy principles and progenitor work are assembled to form positions using a "Frankenstein" interpretation. This has been and is my salient point on (RA). As you say worrying, however, now that much of the (RA) practitioners have acquiesced to #Agtech dangerous. One self appointed "definer" of (RA) has a trifurcated conclusion based entirely on philosophical axiom. Two of the elements are (paraphrase) "everything for everybody" and any use of toxins is permitted. Yet another advocate laughs on podcasts about a definition and markets biostimulants. I agree some (RA) initiatives are worthwhile, but should be defined through the actual practice dominating in their fields. Another "(RA) expert" makes continual assertions that "they" have taken all elements (agroecological, organic, et al) and placed them into the (RA) basket. As you say, there is no clarity and the alignment with #Agtech is alarming and not only for the permission that alignment provides for the use of hazardous synthetics, biostimulants, syntheic biology, fertilizers, gmo and adjuvants modified or altered crops and threats to our ecosystems, it also means young farmers will be confused as to meaning and application and we cannot afford to lose another generation of young farmers. (RA) rose from R Rodale (articulating Masanobu Fukuoku) to expand Organic. I could not agree more that [...] "...organic already clearly enshrines the best of regenerative agriculture’s principles..." I have presented these facts for a decade and I welcome your work as proof of my position, a gift to natural farming, and a means to begin neutralizing the misconception of a philosophical axiom and marketing gambit that laughs at definition and permits toxic inputs. Final thought: I remind them they offer no original thinking, and for such they should look to Sir Albert Howard and Eve Balfour.

Soil Association and OF&G (Organic Farmers & Growers CIC) have been working together to shine a light on the positive outcomes that organic delivers. This latest collaboration has led to the development of a series of infographics that clearly position organic's restorative approach within the context of other farming systems. The graphics have been produced in response to increasingly confusing and conflated messaging around regenerative and organic. Our aim is to provide greater clarity by identifying the differences and commonalities between alternative farming practices. We continue to take a pragmatic approach to how best to support our organic licensees and engage with other interested parties. Our intention was to create some reference materials that demonstrate how organic tackles the fundamental challenges that our food systems and environment face. https://lnkd.in/epk6_nMc #proudtobeorganic #IGrowYourFood #IFOAMorganicseurope #regenerativefarming #ofgorganic #sustainability #agriculturebiologique #health #sustainablefarming #organicfarming #organic #organicfood #organiclife #organictradeboard #organicresearchcentre #biodynamic #sustainabledevelopment #farmingforthefuture Paul Holmbeck Eric Gall Vicki Hird Sarah Compson Alex Cullen James Cashmore Adam Forrest Cristina Dimetto Maria Taffurelli Debs Roberts Jo Barron Christopher Stopes Steven Jacobs Becky George

This is so useful to make clear the differences between what regenerative and organic farming and growing actually means. It’s very important that contrasting definitions are understood or there is a danger of greenwashing.

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Overview of Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) promotes organic farming through research, education, and advocacy, aiming to enhance the adoption of organic systems. OFRF supports initiatives such as farmer-led trials and grants to improve organic practices. Recent updates include reflections from a former intern on agricultural policy, insights into Technical Note 12 which aids organic farms, and the importance of organic methods on non-certified land for soil health and biodiversity. Highlights also feature farmer stories, including Salad Days Farm's participation in trials and Greentree Naturals’ commitment to community and sustainable practices. The impact of agrochemicals on soil health is also addressed, emphasizing the necessity of healthy soil for agro-ecosystem viability. OFRF invites community involvement and supports diverse educational and research initiatives in organic agriculture. https://ofrf.org/

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The term "regenerative agriculture" has come into vogue in recent years, and I've used it many times in Local Food Forum. But there are many farmers who have invested much effort to obtaining and maintaining the USDA Organic label, believe organic practices are better for people and the planet, and — unlike regenerative — organic is clearly defined in federal law and regulation. A campaign launched by the Organic Farming Research Foundation, under the heading of "Organic is Regenerative," indicates that the community of organic advocates is pushing back. Read about the Foundation's messaging toolkit for organic ag advocates on localfoodforum.com Check out my blog post https://wix.to/y4VtTp3 #newblogpost