If 2020 was marked by its disruption for the food and agricultural system and our wider society, how might we characterize this past year? Given a little distance from 2021 and—with the help of a review of Midwest Row Crop Collaborative’s accomplishments—I remain struck by the momentum MRCC has built…
As part of Climate Week NYC, HSBC hosted a series of virtual events to help businesses navigate net zero, accelerate climate action, and assess progress ahead of COP26. One of the sessions, Financing Nature: Unlocking Solutions for Regenerative Agriculture, featured Christine Daugherty, VP of Global Sustainable…
Established in 2016, the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative (MRCC) represents an important place-based initiative for regenerative agriculture in the Midwest row crop system that is working to realize a future where the food and feed grown not only provides benefits to nourish our bodies, but…
By any measure, 2020 was an extraordinary year. Building on an already accelerating interest in confronting the challenges facing our food and agricultural system in the U.S., the realities of COVID-19 laid bare how fragile—and yet robust— our food system is. With supply chain disruptions and empty grocery shelves, consumers…
The field of sustainable agriculture is experiencing a moment of enormous enthusiasm, expectation, and—we hope—acceleration. From excitement around carbon markets, to major commitments by some of the world’s largest companies, to a growing number of sustainable ag-focused initiatives, it’s a time of significant change. As leaders of two sustainable…
Our agriculture system is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, with growing recognition of the importance of soil health for the long-term resilience and viability of both the land and the farmers who produce the food we eat. This shift in awareness is reflected in a growing ecosystem of organizations focused…
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