the rodale institute works with farmers, educators and policymakers worldwide to achieve a...

The Rodale Institute works with farmers, educators and policymakers worldwide

To achieve a regenerative food system that renews and improves

environmental and human health.

What isRegenerative

Farming?

Regenerative farming is a long-term, holistic approach towards

agriculture that attempts to grow as much food using as little resources as possible, in a way that revitalizes

the soil rather than depleting it.

Rodale’s Philosophy:

“Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People”

By caring for the soil, regenerative farming can help benefit farmers, the community

and the environment.

Here’s how…

Farmers benefit from regenerative farming by…

Gaining access to new markets.

This can translate into profits.

Organic produce is a valuable commodity that buyers will pay

a premium for.

Farmers benefit from

regenerative farming by…

Reducing expenses.

With fewer expenses related to pesticides, fertilizers and tillage, farmers

can save money.

This can also translate into profits.



Growing fresher and healthier foods.

Producing fresher, healthier foods isn’t just the right thing

to do…

…it helps to improve farmers’ relationships with their customers.



Less contact with dangerous chemicals.

By reducing the use of chemical

pesticides and fertilizers, farmers

also make life safer

for their families, customers and employees.

Communities benefit from


Getting cleaner water.

Agricultural runoff is one of the

biggest causes of water pollution.

Regenerative farming reduces pollution.



Paying less for water.

Clean water requires less treatment,

which can help bring water costs down.



Eating fresher food.

Community members who

eat organic food benefit from a cleaner, safer,

fresher product.



Less contact with dangerous chemicals.

Farms that reduce their use of chemical

pesticides and fertilizers…

…prevent these chemicals from affecting their neighbors.

The environment benefits from

regenerative farming through…

Less carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Carbon dioxide is a leading greenhouse gas. Regenerative

farming helps store carbon dioxide in the soil, in turn helping to lessen

global warming.



Reduced pesticides and fertilizers in the

environment.

Farms that don’t rely on phosphate and nitrate-based fertilizers and pesticides prevent these chemicals from making

their way into the water.

That’s good for the environment.



Less soil erosion and healthier soil.

Farms that use cover crops and other regenerative farming techniques help

keep nutrients in the soil and have significantly less soil erosion.

That’s also good for the environment.

The environment benefits from regenerative farming by…

Less fossil fuel use.

With less tillage, fertilizer and pesticide application, farmers can

potentially spend less time out in the field using heavy machinery — thus

using less fossil fuels.

That’s also good for the environment.

Without a doubt, regenerative farming is helping farmers, communities and

the environment…

…and the Rodale Institute is helping regenerative farming.

Through its scientific research, support for farmers and community education

programs, the Rodale Institute is taking a leading role in the study and promotion

of regenerative farming.

Here’s how…

The Rodale Institute runs an Experimental Farm and houses

functioning research laboratories.

Farmers and scientists from around the world use

Rodale’s facilities to compare different agricultural systems.

Rodale’s scientific research

has helped to…

Show the relationship between agricultural practices

and the environment

Rodale has documented how different farming

systems influence the spread of nutrients and chemicals from

the soil into our water supplies.

Rodale’s scientific research has helped to…

Refine cover crop strategies for improving soil and water quality.

By experimenting with unusual cover crops, such as hairy vetch, Rodale is

finding new ways for farmers to reduce tillage and the need for

fertilizers and pesticides.

Rodale’s scientific research has helped to…

Find profitable, real-world solutions for farmers.

Rodale doesn’t just test out different crops. It sells them. In doing so, Rodale is able to figure out which

agricultural systems make the most money in the real world.

When the Rodale Institute finds regenerative farming techniques that can benefit farmers, it shares them.

Rodale’s education and outreach programs are making regenerative farming a reality.

Rodale’s education and

outreach has helped to…

Educate farmers about alternative practices.

Rodale provides farmers with information on all sorts of regenerative techniques.

This helps farmers do more to protect human health and the

environment and to enter into new, profitable markets.

Rodale’s education and outreach has helped to…

Teach young people about science and environmental

stewardship.

Rodale’s support of environmental education helps make the basics of

reading, writing and arithmetic exciting for students, while teaching

them the importance of civic involvement.


Teach consumers about how their choices affect their

health, the environment and family farms.

By promoting healthy, organic foods and educating consumers

about its benefits, Rodale is helping to increase the market for it, while protecting health and the

environment.


Teach policy makers to understand the connections between agriculture and the

environment.

By educating policy makers about agriculture’s impact on the environment, Rodale also

demonstrates the importance of supporting farmers making the switch to regenerative agricultural practices.

Regenerative farming renews and improves environmental and human

health, with the potential to make farmers money.

Everybody wins…

And everyone can help.

To learn how you can get involved, contact:

The Rodale Institute

(610) 683-1400

www.rodaleinstitute.org

Parents and teachers, please visit our kids’ site:

www.kidsregen.org

Farmers and gardeners, please be sure to visit:

www.newfarm.org

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