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Introducing GreenRoute: Revolutionizing Agricultural Supply Chains Welcome to GreenRoute, where innovation meets sustainability in the realm of agricultural logistics. We are dedicated to transforming the way fresh produce moves from farm to table, creating a more efficient, transparent, and eco-friendly supply chain. At GreenRoute, we understand the challenges faced by both farmers and businesses in the agricultural sector. Farmers often struggle to connect with buyers, while businesses grapple with sourcing high-quality produce reliably and sustainably. That's where we come in. Our platform serves as a bridge between local farmers and businesses in the food supply chain. By cutting out unnecessary intermediaries, we enable farmers to showcase their products directly to businesses, ensuring fair prices and reducing food waste along the way. But GreenRoute is more than just a marketplace. We are committed to promoting sustainability at every step of the process. By leveraging technology and data-driven insights, we optimize transportation routes, minimize carbon emissions, and support environmentally friendly farming practices. Join us in our mission to cultivate a greener future for agriculture. Together, we can build a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable food system for generations to come. Welcome to GreenRoute.

"As we face a climate crisis, environmental due diligence is becoming unavoidable for coffee businesses as practices come under scrutiny and sustainable practices become vital." Coffee Intelligence featured Ricardo V. Pereira (Purity Coffee) and Mickey (Salt Spring Coffee) to discuss what regenerative agriculture aspires to, why it’s so popular, and what corporate benefits it also offers. Dive deeper into this vital topic at the upcoming PRF: Farm Summit on October 17-18. Join us to explore how regenerative practices can transform the coffee industry and beyond. Don’t miss your chance to learn from industry leaders and innovators who are driving change. https://lnkd.in/emM6gbyT

Really enjoying the discussion on the state of carbon markets by Kevin Silverman at the Regenerative Food Systems Investment forum today. There's a lot of criticism on the offset industry right now (some of it justified), but also a lot of good outcomes (like the recent credit issuance for a CarbonLink™ project 👏👏). A consensus in the room is that the future of carbon markets in agriculture is in 'insetting' using recognised protocols for transparency. I'm personally excited to see more of this, where producers get paid a premium for their product. Regardless of the mechaism - we need these carbon markets to incentivise change. Without them we don't have a way of rewarding producers for transitioning to regenerative practices.

Day 62 of 75 🌱 Embracing Regenerative Agriculture Sourcing: Cultivating Sustainability, Growth, and Impact! 🌍 Excited to share insights on the transformative world of #RegenerativeAgricultureSourcing – a key driver of positive change in our food systems! 🚜🌾 Benefits Beyond Borders: 🌿 Environmental Gains: From sequestering carbon to fostering biodiversity, regenerative practices pave the way for a healthier planet. Let's champion practices that leave a positive footprint! 🌎 💸 Economic Resilience: Higher yields, lower costs, and stable incomes are the fruits of regenerative labor. Empowering farmers and bolstering our agricultural economies - a win-win for all stakeholders! 🤝 Social Impact: By revitalizing rural communities, creating jobs, and enhancing food security, regenerative agriculture contributes to a sustainable and inclusive future. It's not just about farming; it's about fostering resilient communities! Challenges & Opportunities: 🔄 Limited Availability: Bridging the supply-demand gap calls for scaling regenerative practices. Let’s advocate for policies and initiatives that encourage widespread adoption. 🔍 Verification & Certification: Clear standards and transparent certification processes are the building blocks of trust. Collaboration and innovation will shape the way forward. 🛤️ Market Infrastructure: Establishing robust connections between buyers and sellers is pivotal. Let's work together to fortify market infrastructure for regenerative products! Initiatives Leading the Way: 🌿 Farmer Support Programs: Kudos to organizations like @RodaleInstitute and @PatagoniaProvisions for equipping farmers with the tools and knowledge to transition to regenerative practices! 🌐 Public-Private Partnerships: The Soil Health Partnership exemplifies how collaboration can scale up regenerative agriculture. Joining forces for a sustainable future! 🌍 Consumer Awareness: Your choices matter! Growing consumer demand fuels innovation and market growth. Be part of the movement by choosing regenerative products! 🌿💚 #SustainableAgriculture #FarmtoTable #Sustainability #RegenerativeFarming #Procurement #75DaysHardChallenge

What is regenerative agriculture and could it be the key to unlocking many of our global challenges? Can we create a nutrient dense food system that supports the health of people and planet? Can we address environmental degradation while stabilizing the climate? The new film Common Ground (Movie) answers these questions and many more. To amplify the film’s message and take a deeper dive into the regenerative movement, we invited a diverse cross-section of visionary leaders whose work is closely aligned with the themes in the film to discuss the film each from their perspective. The conversation connects the dots between critical issues and promising solutions. Key insights included the critical role of data in driving sustainable practices and markets - Ethan Soloviev at HowGood, the importance of nutrient-dense food systems - Tina Owens, Nutrient Density Alliance, the role of certifications in promoting sustainable farming - Elizabeth Whitlow, Regenerative Organic Alliance, and the economic and ecological benefits of holistic land management - Will Harris White Oak Pastures. Hosted by Thea La Grou at Films for the Planet Access additional educational resources and watch the speaker presentations to gain deeper insights into the regenerative movement and its impact on our planet and health. Replays: https://lnkd.in/gS7dka6X Latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/grDz8RRn

How can we scale regenerative agriculture? Check out ACME Consulting's "Pathway for Scaling Regenerative Agriculture” sneak-peak below. Our groundbreaking insights were informed by ACME’s clients including corporate food and beverage buyers, traders, and retailers and their NGO partners and trade associations. Is your mind blown? Then we have done our job! Stay tuned for more details!* ACME Corp Consulting - “Who else can you trust to inform your sustainability decisions? Nobody” *file under satire?

What's New on BevFluence.com: Beyond Organic: How Regenerative Farming is Reshaping the Beverage Industry . https://lnkd.in/gDCnHNE3 . Excerpt: The beverage industry, from coffee to craft beer, relies heavily on the health of our agricultural ecosystems. A movement is underway to return the soil to its greatness and give back to the earth. Conventional farming practices can deplete soil health, reduce biodiversity, and contribute to climate change. Much of the beverage industry suffers from these conditions, and the consumer suffers. Enter regenerative farming: a holistic approach to agriculture that prioritizes restoring and enhancing the land. The Regenerative Revolution:

Unlocking Growth: Sustainable Innovations in Vegetable Cultivation Dive into the realm of sustainable agriculture with a spotlight on Oerlemans Foods' pioneering approach to frozen spinach production. Explore the intersection of quality, sustainability, and profitability in the agrarian sector, offering insights for investors and entrepreneurs alike. https://lnkd.in/ePY32SUq

An interview quotation attributed to John Kempf I think is good systems thinking, especially when many farmers making an effort to shift to regenerative practice are still vulnerable to commoditised pricing in supply chain offtake: "We don’t need regenerative certified farms; we need regenerative verified supply chains. As a component of the regenerative supply chains, we need to ensure that an adequate proportion of the money that’s spent on food goes back into revitalizing rural economies and regenerating the capacity for stewardship. That’s what regenerative agriculture should be all about, not about regenerating soil health exclusively." Improve soil health, revitalise biodiversity, sequester carbon, and achieve nutrient density uplift in food, for sure, but regenerate people and rural communities as well. This is gonna take time and a whole lot of varied stakeholder engagement but is that a reason not to start looking at things in a joined up way, getting the in-field measurement in sync with the off-field markets and vice versa?

"More than a sustainability buzzword, #regenerativeagriculture is a transformative agricultural approach that can offer environmental #sustainability to #coffeeproduction.  But the amount of investment and attention it’s received from large multinationals as well as more niche specialty coffee brands makes it a clear asset for business growth – begging the question why." In this insightful article, Olga L Cuellar Gomez speaks with Ricardo V. Pereira (Purity Coffee) and Mickey Mcleod.(Salt Spring Coffee) about regenerative agriculture aims to achieve, why it has become more popular across the coffee industry and beyond, as well as the corporate benefits it can bring at large. https://lnkd.in/eedK-xnE