Regenerative Agriculture Gains Boost From USDA, Chico State Leading the Way

Regenerative agriculture gains boost from USDA, Chico State leading the way

A new federal initiative could soon bring tastier and more nutritious food to grocery stores across the U.S. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $700 million regenerative pilot program aimed at helping farmers shift to regenerative agriculture.

KLAR: Kennedy and Rollins Launch MAHA-Inspired Pilot Program to Support Regenerative Farmers

On December 10, in a historic move, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins jointly announced a $700 million pilot program to prevent soil erosion by supporting regenerative farming practices. The MAHA-inspired project, designed to improve domestic production of healthy, fresh meats and produce, has already ... Read more The post KLAR: Kennedy and Rollins Launch MAHA-Inspir…

USDA launches $700M regenerative agriculture program

Agri-Pulse’s Steve Davies reported that “the Trump administration is launching a $700 million initiative, potentially supplemented with corporate funding, to help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture practices.”

Farmers React to USDA Allocating $700 Million for Regenerative Agriculture

(The Epoch Times)—For three generations, the Harris family farmed south Georgia-based White Oak Pastures the conventional way, relying heavily on chemicals, pesticides and antibiotics. In the mid-1990s, fourth generation farmer Will Harris started the transition to regenerative methods, which prioritize building and preserving healthy soils, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and minimal or no tilling. Like many regenerative farmers …

USDA Launches New $700 Million Regenerative Ag Pilot Program

USDA wants farmers to focus on soil health and producing more nutritious food. To that end, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, along with Robert “F” Kennedy Jr., Health Secretary, and Doctor Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator, announced a $700 million pilot program aimed at supporting regenerative farming. USDA says the Regenerative Pilot Program’s goal is to help American farmers adopt practices focused on improving s…

AFBF: USDA Announces New Regenerative Agriculture Initiative - Southern Farm Network

Farmers and ranchers recently received some good news when it comes to regenerative agriculture practices. Brian Glenn, director of government affairs for the American farm Bureau Federation, says USDA’s new Regenerative Agriculture Initiative leverages existing programs like EQIP and CSP to advance goals toward growing a healthier America. “Through this program, USDA acknowledges that farmers have long-practiced regenerative agriculture on thei…