Golden Hills developing Regenerative Agriculture program

Regenerative agriculture is a buzzword you might have heard lately. But what does it mean?

Check out this video from Regenerative Farmers of America to learn more: 

Regenerative agriculture aims to improve sustainability for land, water, wildlife, people, and rural communities & economies. While there are certainly challenges to implementing regenerative practices within current systems on a global scale, many farmers across America and beyond have begun to see the benefits of these practices. 

In a nutshell, regenerative practices include:

• Cover the ground (cover crop, mulch, etc.)
  
• Limit the disruption of the soil (No till/ no dig)
• Increase biodiversity
• Keep the roots underground (perennial system)
• Incorporate animals into the rotation (rotational grazing)
  

Additionally, the principle of knowing your farm's context is often included, as each piece of land is different based on things like soils, topography, and climate. Practices that work well on one farm wont' always be best on another farm.

from Regenerative Farmers of America

Golden Hills will be working with local farmers in the coming years to incorporate practices that build soil health and provide environmental benefits, as well as more nutritious food and help rural communities.

Stay tuned and learn more at goldenhillsrcd.org/regenag