Our country is facing a monumental food production crisis. Estimates vary, but according to a 2014 statement by the United Nations, our current farming practices are quickly stripping away the earth’s precious topsoil, which is essential to growing nutritious food. If we want to preserve the ability for our future...
MegaFood has launched “What Matters,” a storytelling series intended to reframe conversations around how we value and prioritize personal and planetary health. “What Matters” consists of a series of conversations hosted by Erin Stokes, N.D., Medical Director at MegaFood, featuring guests including Bethany Davis, Director of Social Impact, MegaFood; Ann-Marie...
On World Conservation Day 2021, KeHe, the national food distributor, gathered its most sustainable brands in a unique panel event moderated by life-long sustainability advocate, Nancy Trent, Founder and President of Trent & Company, the first PR firm dedicated entirely to well-being. The event was attended by media and retailers...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On August 9, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a 3,000-page report that experts says offers an “unprecedented degree of clarity” about the future of our planet. Hundreds of top scientists contributed to the report, and called it a “code red for humanity.” IPCC pointed out...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] COVID-19 has raised awareness about the importance of regenerative agriculture. Please discuss the most pressing issues. Tom Newmark, Chairman, The Carbon Underground: “We have known for some time, to borrow the title of epidemiologist Dr. Rob Wallace’s recent book, that ‘Big Farms Make Big Flu.’ We have known enough...
Kutztown, PA—Kutztown University (KU) and Rodale Institute have signed a five-year agreement of academic cooperation, according to a press release, establishing a research affiliation benefitting both institutions. Rodale’s headquarters—a 333-acre farm with research facilities—are located fewer than six miles away from Kutztown University. The agreement provides KU students and faculty...
Michael Conner, Partner at Sarahsway Farm, started working with Rodale Institute in 2019. Since then, the farmland has been given it's life back. Join WholeFoods’ Rachel Appleton as she speaks with Michael about his experience transitioning to a certified organic operation and what's next for the years ahead on his...
Jeff Tkach, Chief Innovation Officer at Rodale Institute, sits down with WholeFoods’ Rachel Appleton to discuss the how retailers can develop relationships with regenerative farmers and what's next for Rodale Institute. Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture here. [embed]https://youtu.be/fk70OIUdVCg[/embed]...
On a warm summer day at Rodale Institute, the wind brushed past my face and the bumps of the tractor cheerfully jolted my legs as I learned about the regenerative agriculture movement. I met researchers, consultants, farmers of the future, and media representatives—all trying to make the world a better...
