About Ecosystems United
We’re not sure about you, but here at Ecosystems United, we strongly believe that everything in this wondrous world is connected. We believe that sustainable agricultural systems are at the heart of our collective future, providing the foundation for our comfort, resilience, and happiness.
Building on this belief, we craft straightforward content that breaks down complex sustainability topics into smaller, easy-to-understand posts that can be combined to provide an in-depth understanding of regenerative agricultural practices.
Our Stackable Sustainability Approach
Like modern farming challenges that can feel overwhelming, transforming agricultural systems doesn’t have to happen overnight. That’s why we’ve embraced “stackable sustainability” as our framework – breaking complex systems into manageable components that can be implemented incrementally, creating pathways to comprehensive sustainability that meet you where you are.
We focus on five fundamental stacks:
1. Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture Practices: The Foundation Stack
Everything starts with the ground beneath our feet. Healthy soil forms the foundation of sustainable agriculture and ecosystems, supporting all subsequent stacks. From cover crop seed selection for soil regeneration to understanding soil biology, we provide practical knowledge about the literal foundation of regenerative farming systems.
2. Integrating Biodiversity for Resilience: The Second Stack
With soil health established, biodiversity becomes the next critical layer. We highlight beneficial insect habitats, polycultures, livestock integration, and habitat conservation – creating resilient systems that rely more on ecological relationships and less on external inputs.
3. Resource Circularity & Waste Reduction: The Third Stack
Building on biodiversity, we explore how to create closed-loop systems that minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. From composting to repurposing agricultural byproducts, we share strategies for creating circular resource flows that enhance profitability while reducing environmental impact.
4. Energy Efficiency & Renewable Integration: The Fourth Stack
As your agricultural system matures, energy becomes a critical consideration. We provide practical guidance on reducing on-farm energy use, implementing renewable energy solutions, and designing systems that minimize fossil fuel dependence – all crucial components of a truly sustainable operation.
5. Market Access & Certification Readiness: The Fifth Stack
At the peak of our sustainability pyramid is connecting regenerative practices with market opportunities. We help navigate certification pathways, explore value-added opportunities, and build the business case for regenerative agriculture, ensuring your sustainable practices are economically viable.
Why This Matters
Each of these stacks builds upon and enhances the others, creating a comprehensive picture of stackable agricultural sustainability. By breaking these complex topics into manageable pieces, we help you build your understanding one layer at a time and implement practices that work for your specific context.
We also like to answer questions. If you happen to have one, contact us anytime. We love feedback and to know what topics are on your mind.
So, whether you’re a farmer, rancher, land manager, agricultural consultant, regenerative enthusiast, or simply someone looking for a no-frills source of information about sustainable farming practices, Ecosystems United has something for you.
While You’re Here
We hope that you:
- Explore our great content across all five sustainability stacks
- Subscribe to follow our journey
- Join our community of like-minded individuals building stackable agricultural systems
When you’re done, come back soon to check out our newest posts as we continue to develop our stackable approach to regenerative agriculture!
What sustainability stack are you currently implementing on your farm or homestead? Please share your experiences and learn from others in our community as we build resilient, sustainable agricultural systems.
