![]() ![]() The two important factors to consider here are the rate of the plants growth: in this case, trees and what happens when the plant’s life is over. If the forest is unmanaged or left to mature in a natural way, it too will release stored carbon over time. Younger forests, again properly managed, will sequester additional carbon until harvested. Then, when a mature tree dies or is blown over in a windstorm, it decays on the ground, returning that carbon into the atmosphere. Why? Well, a tree partially sequesters carbon in the soil and partly within its own wood. “A young, growing forest, though,” he shares, “sequesters about twice as much carbon and, when managed properly, even more.” ![]() They’d been around longer, so that seemed to make sense. According to Bob Jones, Jr., old wisdom taught that mature forests would most effectively sequester carbon. Regenerative agriculture contributes to a process of Mother Nature’s called carbon sequestration, one that produces powerful effects: both in a micro sense as we focus on healthy soil at our farm and at a macro level with the Earth’s climate.īy taking a look at a role that trees play in helping the climate, it may be easier to see how regenerative farming contributes to positively impacting the climate. Although the health of the planet was not an initial goal of ours when we first regeneratively farmed, it’s a positive consequence that we fully embrace and better understand the importance of today than when we first began employing those methods. We began growing in regenerative ways for the maximum of flavor and nutrition almost twenty years ago now and have been providing people with delicious and nutritious fresh vegetables, microgreens, herbs, and edible flowers utilizing those techniques. Regenerative Farming: Soil is the Most Important Crop Here’s information about both aspects realized when following the tenants of regenerative agriculture. Unfortunately, the NOP does not include any insights into whether or not the soil health is improving. ![]() So, the organic label provides a consumer with information about what amendments were utilized but not specifically how the food was grown. To identify organically grown crops, you can look for foods with a green and white USDA organic seal. Organic, meanwhile, is a label that designates if a particular food has been produced and handled within federal government standards: under the requirements of the USDA’s NOP (National Organic Program), which lists what crop protection products and fertilizers can be used by farmers during the growing process. We grow nutrient dense vegetables in our rich soil that fit into a healthy diet. offers clarity on a few key terms.Ī question often asked focuses on whether “regenerative farming” and “organic farming” are the same activity-and the answer is “no.” Regenerative farming-which is what we practice at The Chef’s Garden-focuses on building up the health of the soil and contributes significantly to a healthier planet. Just like in any other field of work, farmers use lingo that may or may not be clear to non-farmers. ![]()
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