regenerative agriculture
Coverage of regenerative agriculture in the Nexus archive.
- Trump tried to appease MAHA’s fury over Roundup. It backfired.
Mollie Engelhart, a MAHA-aligned farmer, hosted a retreat for pro-MAHA leaders but expressed disillusionment with the Trump administration's support for Bayer's Roundup. The administration's backing of Roundup, including an executive order labeling glyphosate-based herbicides as critical to national security, has caused tension with MAHA-aligned supporters who expected stronger action on chemical-laden food systems.
- Bimbo’s regenerative farmland use passes half a million hectares as it eyes 100% sustainable sourcing by 2050
Grupo Bimbo, a Mexican multinational food company, has surpassed 500,000 hectares in regenerative agriculture by 2025, a 73% increase from 2024, advancing its goal of 100% sustainable sourcing by 2050. The company collaborates with farmers and suppliers to improve soil health and sustainability for crops like wheat, corn, and sugar as part of its 'For Nature' and 'Positive Nutrition' initiatives.
- Becoming a farmer is hard. This Michigan program wants to help.
The Great Lakes Incubator Farm in Traverse City, Michigan, offers a seven-month training program for aspiring farmers, teaching skills like pest management and farm business planning. The program, run by the Grand Traverse Conservation District, reduces economic pressures by selling produce to local buyers and donating leftovers, focusing on regenerative agriculture to improve soil health and reduce greenhouse gases.
- This northern Michigan program hopes to cultivate the next generation of farmers
The Great Lakes Incubator Farm in Traverse City, Michigan, offers a seven-month training program for aspiring farmers to address challenges like high costs, land access, and climate change. Participants learn regenerative agriculture practices and business planning, with produce distributed to local buyers and food rescue operations rather than seeking profit.