Florence, S.C.—Rodale Institute has partnered with Clemson University researchers to study organic agriculture soil challenges keeping South Carolina farmers from participating in the organic industry, according to a press release from Clemson. Rongzhong Ye, an Assistant Professor at Clemson’s Pee Dee Research and Education Center (REC), has received a $500,000...
Kutztown, PA—Rodale Institute is investing $2 million with Iroquois Valley Farmland Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), a farmland finance company that works with mission-driven investors to provide land security to organic and regenerative farmers through long-term leases and mortgages, according to a press release. The Board of Directors at Rodale...
Kutztown, PA—A global switch to regenerative crop and pasture systems could drawdown more than 100% of annual CO2 emissions, and regenerative can feed the world while stabilizing the climate, regenerating ecosystems, restoring biodiversity, and enhancing rural communities. Those are the major takeaways from a new white paper released by Rodale...
One alarming statistic that was referenced repeatedly throughout the Naturally Informed sustainability conference, which took place on August 26-27: We have around 50 years left before we’re out of topsoil. “What we’re looking at is man-made desertification,” said Josh Tickell, Director of the movie Kiss the Ground (available to stream...
Kutztown, PA—On August 12-13, 2020, Rodale Institute hosted members of the media and influencers in the food and farming space at multiple campuses in Eastern PA. The exclusive tour gave attendees the chance to meet Rodale Institute researchers and staff. Among the attendees were representatives from Civil Eats, The Counter,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Edited by Maggie Jaqua One year ago on the pages of this magazine, experts stressed why it is critical that the world makes a shift to regenerative agriculture—and that we do so immediately. In an article titled Regenerative Agriculture: 25 Things to Know Now, Dave Herring, Executive Director...
Kutztown, PA—Organic rice producer Lundberg Family Farms, biologist Dr. Tyrone Hayes, and former Organic Trade Association (OTA) Executive Director Katherine DiMatteo will be honored by Rodale Institute for their work in advancing the organic movement. “This year’s Organic Pioneer Award winners can be summed up in one word: legacy,” said Jeff...
Kutztown, PA—Rodale Institute will hold its Annual Organic Field Day virtually in 2020, according to a press release. The event will take place July 13-17. It will offer more than 15 pre-recorded, in-field video presentations ranging from 15-20 minutes long for registrants to access at their convenience, and live Q&A...
Long Pond, PA—Pocono Organics, one of Rodale Institute’s largest satellite farms, announced the opening of its organic farm, food market, and cafe to the public on June 18. According to a press release, Pocono Organics is one of the largest public-facing regenerative organic farms in North America, and a global center...
Kutztown, PA—A new white paper released by Rodale Institute and The Plantrician Project outlines the ways in which the American food system has contributed to epidemic levels of chronic disease and lowered immune systems, according to a press release. The solution put forth in the white paper: regenerative organic agriculture.
