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The Verification Program engages farms and companies along the supply chain to support the transition to Management on an increasing number of acres over time.

SCI's 7 Regenerative Pillars:

• Minimize Soil Disturbance
• Living Roots in the Ground Year-Round
• Keeping Year Round Soil Coverage
• Maximize Diversity Above and Below Ground
• Reducing Synthetic Inputs
• Continuous Learning
• Appropriate Integration of Livestock

Farms that meet the requirements of the SCI Farm Standard (verified by a third-party verifier) receive the SCI Certificate of Verification label.

The farm must undergo an annual renewal process to continue to use the SCI Certificate of Verification label.
Farms must progress to the next verification level by the third year (exceptions may be granted).

Failure to advance to the next Verification Level may result in removal from the Verification Program.

Certified Regenerative requires a measurable Plan, written by the farmer and/or Qualified Expert and subsequently reviewed by a Review Panel.

Beyond the Plan, a certified farm must also satisfy the Best Practices and Standards in these areas:

• Soil
• Water
• Air
• Livestock
• Land Use and Cropping
• Biodiversity
• Buildings
• Human
• Financial
• Traceability

Incremental and measurable improvement is expected, and if an equilibrium is reached within the soil or system, the steward is expected to maintain it over time.

Compliance with the standard will be conducted annually.

Biodynamic practices have long been considered the gold standard in regenerative agriculture as the oldest methodology-based certifier worldwide.
To qualify for Demeter Biodynamic certification, a farm must first meet the National Organic Program (NOP) requirements, the same as those required for USDA Organic Certified farms and products.

To receive Demeter Biodynamic Certification the farm must demonstrate compliance with the Biodynamic Farm Standard, which includes:

• Necessary elements of the farm organism (i.e. biodiversity; fertility; disease, insect, and w**d control; biodynamic preparations; water conservation; livestock integration; post-harvest handling)
• Soil fertility management
• Crop protection
• Greenhouse management
• Animal welfare
• Use of Biodynamic preparations

After initial certification, a farm must renew its certification every year. Certification is contingent upon a satisfactory on-site farm evaluation during the growing season.

Sources:
https://www.demeter-usa.org/for-farmers/farm-processing-standards.asp
https://biodynamicdemeteralliance.org/

Regenerative agriculture promotes , , carbon sequestration, and water cycle restoration. By purchasing to Market verified products from brands that support regenerative agriculture, you can give back to the land upon which we all depend.

Ecological Outcome Verification does not dictate what practices are allowed or prohibited on a farm, instead only measuring outcomes on short-term and long-term intervals.

The farm needs at least one year of short-term monitoring that shows positive trending data to receive Ecological Outcome Verification, at which point farms with eligible products are eligible to participate in the Land to Market certification.

On a subsequent five-year interval, if data confirms positive trends in short-term monitoring and soil health tests, Ecological Outcome Verification is granted or renewed. Farms with eligible products are then eligible to participate in the Land to Market certification.

Sources:
https://www.landtomarket.com/
https://savory.global/eov/

The Regenified 6-3-4™ Verification Standard is not a prescriptive to-do list but a framework measuring and assessing and their impact on ecosystem outcomes.

Farmers create a plan that maps out the path to their farm and quantify their progress along that journey.

Regenified’s 6-3-4™ Verification Standard details:

6 Principles of Soil Health:
• Know Your Context
• Do Not Disturb
• Soil Armor
• Enhanced Diversity
• Keeping Living Roots in the Soil
• Healthy Animal and Soil Integration

3 Rules of Stewardship:
• Diversity
• Compounding Effects
• Periodic Planned Disruption

4 Ecosystem Processes:
• Energy Flow
• Water Cycle
• Mineral Cycle
• Diversity & Succession

5 Tier Certification System:
A farm's tier is based on the score received after an in-field evaluation and the percentage of the farm's land certified Regenified™.

Percent of land certified Regenified:
Tier 1:

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We love how Kristina Root from Regenified describes regenerative agriculture.

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3 ROC Pillars:

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Use of regenerative farming practices like cover crops, crop rotation, and conservation tillage. Builds organic matter and promotes biodiversity with no synthetic inputs. Excludes soil-less systems.

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Protects the “Five Freedoms,” grass-fed & pasture-raised, no CAFOs or extensive transport, and suitable shelter.

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Ensures fair payments and living wages for farmers and farmworkers, safe working conditions, capacity building, and freedom of association.

The 3 Tiers of the RO Certification:
This tiered approach enables producers to adjust and adapt their practices over time and allows continuous improvement. Annual recertification audits are required at all levels.

Bronze:
At least 10% of fiber-or food-producing land within an operation must be certified at initial certification and must reach at least 50% by year five. Alternatively, the certified portion may represent at least 10% of the operation’s revenue derived from food or fiber production.

Silver:
At least 50% of fiber-or food-producing land, or revenue from Regenerative Organic Certified® crops, within an operation must be certified at initial certification and must reach at least 75% by year five. Alternatively, the certified portion may represent at least 50% of the operation’s revenue derived from food or fiber production.

Gold:
100% of the fiber-or food-producing land of an operation must be certified, representing 100% of revenue derived from food or fiber production.

Sources:
https://rodaleinstitute.org/regenerative-organic-certification/
https://regenorganic.org/https://regenorganic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Regenerative-Organic-Certified-Framework.pdf

There is no single agreed-upon definition or regulatory system for regenerative agriculture, but these regen certifications help consumers identify products that use ingredients and materials sourced from regen farms.

Certifications:

Regenerative Organic Alliance:

Regenified:

Demeter:

Certified Regenerative AGW

Land To Market

Soil & Climate Health

These certifications have much in common but may vary in whether they require, allow, or prohibit specific farming practices, such as tillage, synthetic inputs (e.g. pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers), or animal integration. Some have specific requirements around the fair treatment of workers and the humane treatment of animals.

The RegenMade website allows you to filter your shopping experience based on preferences around Regen Certifications, Dietary needs, Categories, Brands, and other product certifications like USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Certified Humane, and Fair Trade.

To learn more about why we chose these Regen Certifications visit: https://www.regenmade.com/product-criteria

Not all are certified, but here is a resource to help you talk to your local farmer about their farming practices.

https://kisstheground.com/3-ways-to-support-farmers-today/

Visit RegenMade.com to shop for Regen Certified products and learn more about Regen Certifications.

Foods from regenerative farms can contain higher levels of:

Vitamins (e.g. C, K, E, and B vitamins),

Minerals (e.g. calcium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc),

Phytochemicals (e.g. carotenoids, phenolics, and phytosterols)

(compared to conventional farms)

Regenerative farming practices create healthy soils with a diverse and abundant population of microorganisms, which are crucial for transferring minerals and other nutrients into the crops grown in those soils.

Livestock from regenerative farms have higher levels of Omega-3 fats and a healthier ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fats.

Conventional farming practices (tillage, bare soil, synthetic chemicals) result in little to no microorganisms in the soil, preventing the transfer of nutrients into crops.

Also, regen farming uses fewer or no synthetic chemical inputs, significantly reducing human exposure to harmful chemicals (e.g. pesticides, herbicides, and antibiotics) in our bodies and the surrounding environment (i.e. air, water, and soil).

The research showing the connection between and is exciting as it indicates how Regenerative Farming can positively impact the health of people and the planet.

It benefits us all when we work with nature, not against it.

(Sources in the first comment)

Farmers in Minnesota working with nature instead of against it to enhance the ecosystem and be more resilient against the changes in the climate, provide more nutritious food and better water quality for their communities.

"If we eat food, breath air, and drink water, this is something that should resinate with all of us." – Kent Solberg, Farmer

Great video that explains many regenerative benefits.

How Minnesota farmers are working more sustainably Farmers in Minnesota are in a tough spot. Climate extremes, things like floods and droughts, are hurting production and the state is asking them to cut emissions and do their best to farm sustainably. So what does that look like? We met a group of farmers who are working with nature instead of fight...

Where do the world's best foods come from?

The are grown on Regenerative Farms (farming with nature, not against it).

Why?

Because = Healthy Soil
= Healthy Plants = Healthy Animals = Healthy Planet = Healthy People = Healthy YOU!

And so many more benefits!

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