In the U.S. food and agriculture sector, the United States Department of Agriculture is perceived as an 800 pound gorilla with significant influence over the direction of U.S. agriculture. The department includes 29 agencies, nearly 100,000 employees, and a $153 billion annual budget (roughly 80% of that budget is for food assistance). While USDA cannot […]
October 16 is World Food Day 2020. Pandemics, disrupted supply chains, and exacerbated global hunger has a way of focusing the world’s attention on food. I would like to extend my gratitude to the World Food Program for its tireless work combatting hunger, as well as a huge congratulations for winning the Nobel Prize! The Regenerative Agriculture […]
I just read a commentary about land and climate by author Judith Schwartz that provided a remarkably concise, compelling argument for regenerative agriculture. Schwartz is the author of the new book The Reindeer Chronicles , which explores regenerative relationships between people and the land from across the globe. Judith provides such a compelling argument for regenerative […]
RAF Native American Fiber Program Director Fred Briones also serves as a board member for the California Indian Basketweavers’ Association. Join him virtually on October 1 for a Facebook Live event for a view of the landscape through a basketweavers’ eyes! October 1, 2020 5 – 6pm PST www.facebook.com/californiaindianbasketweavers
I had the opportunity recently to present with A-dae Briones on a First Nations Development Institute webinar titled “Decolonizing Regenerative Agriculture”. Decolonization provides a powerful frame for visioning progress. And for an engineer-trained white man, it also challenges overall narratives. The webinar launched several new conversations for me about measuring vs. visioning. Within the large […]
Derechos, hurricanes, forest fires: an unfortunate lead-up to climate week, which launches on Sunday. At the Regenerative Agriculture Foundation, our hearts go out to everyone that has been impacted by these weather disasters. I’m glad to see a sense of urgency threaded throughout the various events next week, and really appreciate our partners at the […]
Indigenous people throughout the North American continent have cultivated, created, and propagated numerous fibers for a wide variety of practical uses long before the arrival of European settlers. From clothing, basketry, netting, and building materials, the fiber innovations and knowledge that maintained Indigenous existence often included cultivation, propagation, generational skill and knowledge bases, and an […]
Dear Friends and Colleagues, We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Muller as the new Executive Director of the Regenerative Agriculture Foundation, effective March 15, 2020. Mark will succeed RAF Founder Kevin Boyer who will remain with the foundation as Program Director. Mark brings tremendous skills to RAF at a pivotal moment for […]
RAF was a funder and advisor for the recent publication: “Healthy Soils to Cool the Planet: A Philanthropic Action Guide” The Regenerative Agriculture Foundation is proud to partner with the NoRegrets Initiative, which compiles information intended to educate the broader community about the issues we support. For additional learning about regenerative agriculture, soil health, and […]
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