Product labeling is a tool for promoting markets with specific product characteristics. When implemented systematically and structurally, ecolabels labels provide reliable and credible information about environmental performance that would typically be unobservable or difficult for consumers to assess. What are ecolabels? Ecolabels are a specific type of product labeling that certifies the environmental performance of…
The CSRD for SMEs is here. Learn how small and medium businesses can turn sustainability reporting from a compliance burden into a competitive advantage. What Is the CSRD, Really? If you’re running a small or medium-sized enterprise in Europe, you’ve probably heard whispers about the CSRD—the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Here’s the reality: the CSRD…
Our Soil Microbial Health Checklist helps you assess whether this underground ecosystem is thriving, or falling behind. After all, soil is so much more than just dirt.
Regenerative agriculture is increasingly recognized as both an environmental imperative and a sound business strategy for farm operations. This analysis examines the economics of regenerative agriculture, exploring the financial implications of transitioning to regenerative practices through recent research studies and real-world farm data.
Small and medium-sized farms today face unprecedented challenges: rising input costs, stagnant commodity prices, labor shortages, and increasingly volatile weather patterns. Our Stackable Sustainability Pyramid Framework offers a structured approach to addressing these challenges through the progressive implementation of complementary practices.
Implementing sustainability practices in modern farming can feel overwhelming and financially risky. The solution? A structured, progressive approach that builds layer by layer. “Stackable Sustainability” in agriculture provides a pyramid framework where each level builds upon the previous one, creating a pathway to comprehensive regenerative farming that delivers environmental and economic benefits at every stage of farm development.
“Because tomorrow’s agricultural success stories won’t just be growing crops, they’ll be growing soil.” Why Soil Health Matters Soil health isn’t just environmental stewardship; it’s a strategic business advantage with measurable returns. Beneath every thriving agricultural operation lies its most powerful yet frequently undervalued asset: living, functioning soil. When managed as a dynamic ecosystem rather…
Perennial grain systems are emerging as a transformative model for sustainable agriculture. Unlike traditional annual crops that require replanting each year, these systems grow resilient, deep-rooted plants that regenerate soil, support biodiversity, and sequester carbon—while producing food. This article explores the development of crops like Kernza® and perennial rice, how they function in polycultures, and…
This article clarifies the terminology and concepts behind different multi-crop systems, specifically examining intercropping vs polyculture. Agricultural systems that grow multiple crops together have existed for millennia. Indigenous farming traditions worldwide have long recognized the benefits of cultivating diverse plants in proximity. As modern times demand that we seek more sustainable and resilient food production…
Bioregional seed banking networks are helping farmers and communities preserve crop diversity, strengthen climate resilience, and reclaim control over local food systems. Learn how these grassroots efforts are shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.