the stackable sustainability pyramid
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stackable sustainabilty: a 5 stack pyramid approach to regenerative agriculture

ByEcosystems United

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.

soil health: the foundation of sustainable agriculture

soil health: the foundation of sustainable agriculture

ByEcosystems United

“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 with polyculture

how perennial grain systems are transforming agriculture

ByEcosystems United

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…

intercropping vs polyculture: how multi-crop systems boost farm sustainability

intercropping vs polyculture: how multi-crop systems boost farm sustainability

ByEcosystems United

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…

the industrialization of the food system

ByEcosystems United

In 1920, more than half of the United States’ population were farmers. They lived a peasant life in rural communities and were skilled in a range of animal rearing and crop production skills. Farmers tended to embrace natural complementaries between the unique components of the farm to establish healthy food production systems. Most farm work…