Regenerative Organic Alliance

Join us for a FREE webinar on September 18th! To kick off the Regenerative Organic Learning Center (ROLC) at A-Frame Farm, we will be hosting a pre field day webinar, free for anyone to attend. The webinar will be hosted by Benjamin Fahrer, ROLC program Manager, in conjunction with the ROA’s Elizabeth Whitlow, Dr. Angela J., ROA staff member and owner and operator of Prairie Sun Organics farm, and the astounding Luke Peterson, owner and operator of A-Frame Farm. Join us as we dive deep into an engaging conversation around the many benefits regenerative organic has throughout the supply chain. Happening on 9/18 at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET. Please register here: https://lnkd.in/gm_eWD8U

We are hiring! Standards and Quality Assurance Coordinator | Remote | Full time The position of the Standards & Quality Assurance Coordinator (SQAC) at the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) is of great importance in maintaining and improving the integrity of our certification programs. This role entails processing and managing requests from Certifying Bodies (CBs), providing support to certification body program managers, and ensuring the quality of the Regenerative Organic Certified®. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication abilities to facilitate collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Directly accountable to the Standards & Quality Assurance Manager, the SQAC holds a pivotal role in upholding our standards. To learn more about the role , benefits, and to apply please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/ggyvxEKh

September is Organic Month, and we are excited to celebrate the many benefits that come from farming organically, in turn, building a strong regenerative foundation! One of the key components of organic agriculture is the elimination of synthetic chemical killers- which are harmful to the entire farm ecosystem, from the workers to the microbes moving beneath the soil surface. Under the USDA National Organic Program standards, the elimination of synthetic  pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and artificial fertilizers, promotes on-farm biodiversity and supports life under the soil- building a strong foundation for a regenerative operation. Join us in celebrating Organic Month, all September long! #OrganicMonth #RegenerativeAgrilcture #RegenerativeOrganicCertified #FarmLikeTheWorldDependsOnIt

The Regenerative Organic Alliance is hosting a free webinar on Sep 5th to showcase technological innovations capturing critical data from the field. Join us along with the The Landbanking Group and AGROLOGY as we observe the data that validates the regenerative organic approach that is encapsulated in the Regenerative Organic Certified® framework. Key Speakers: - Elizabeth Whitlow – Regenerative Organic Alliance - Tobias Bandel – The Landbanking Group - Charlie Dubbe – Agrology September 5th | 10am PT/ 1pm ET Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gCisSgxS Similar data that will be shared in this upcoming webinar was recently discussed during Porto Protocol latest climate talk space episode titled ‘An In-Depth 3-Year Journey Towards Regenerative Viticulture’. Caine Thompson of O'Neill Vintners & Distillers and Charlie Dubbe of AGROLOGY shared details of their journey and innovative data outcomes during O’Neill’s transition toward regenerative organic. Check out the episode here! https://lnkd.in/gjc5-VVd

Did you know soil has its own microbiome? Just like our gut microbiome supports our health, soil microbiome supports the health of the plants growing in it. Healthy soil is the foundation for healthy plants, people, and planet. Ensuring soil health is an important piece of our commitment to regenerative agriculture, and the first (and continuous) step in our Regenerative Organic Certification at the Gaia Herbs Farm. Zach West - Farm Operations Manager - talks soil microbiome, and how supporting it helps keep the sparkle in Gaia's Golden Soil. #regenerativeagriculture #roc #farmfridays

📣Registration is now open! 📣 The Regenerative Organic Alliance in partnership with Breathe Deep Farm is inviting you to join us for the Regenerative Organic Learning Center (ROLC) field day at Breathe Deep Farm in the Hudson River Valley. The Regenerative Organic Learning Centers (ROLC) program, shepherded by the wonderful Benjamin Fahrer, aims to uplift our farmers as leaders in their communities, to promote regional peer-to-peer conversations, and to offer learning opportunities for neighboring farmers in order to increase the number of Regenerative Organic Certified® farms. The field day at Breathe Deep Farm will be held on Friday, September 27th in Claverack, NY. If you would like to join us please register here: https://lnkd.in/gTf9GQ-D If you missed the pre- Breathe Deep Farm ROLC field day webinar, head on over to our YouTube to view the recording: https://lnkd.in/g43kyGJJ

Brands like Nature's Path Foods are not only bringing delicious nutrient dense food to our tables, they are also building support for regenerative organic agriculture by investing in the farmers who are growing our food. Through their Regenerative Organic Oats Program, Nature’s Path, in partnership with Canadian Organic Growers, donates $100,000 annually to assist organic farmers in accessing individual training around best regenerative organic practices to implement in the field with a focus on building farmer resiliency against climate change. #FarmLikeTheWorldDependsOnIT

At Newtopia Now representing PCC Community Markets on a superstar panel discussing Regenerative Organic agriculture with Elizabeth Whitlow from Regenerative Organic Alliance, Ryan Zinn from Dr. Bronner's and Sarah Jones from Jones Family Farm in CO. This group gives me hope that our food system can be an incredible force for good in healing our planet. Thank you!

Today is the first day of Newtopia Now and the ROA's very own, Elizabeth Whitlow will be joining forces with other industry leaders to talk about best practices for partnering with brands that prioritize regenerative agriculture, organic farming, and sustainable packaging. Elizabeth will be joined by an all star line-up of colleagues for one dynamic conversation, including Matthew Dillon of the Organic Trade Association, Elizabeth Candelario of Mad Agriculture, Courtney Pineau of The Climate Collaborative, and Ryan Pintado-Vertner of Smoketown, LLC!

Message from our Board of Directors: A New Chapter Ahead! We are proud to share that the impact of the Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) program has reached new heights, with a presence in 97 countries, spanning over 15 million acres and 450 different crop types. This growth has been made possible by the hard work and dedication of Elizabeth Whitlow, our Executive Director of the past six years, the ROA team, as well as the support of nearly 200 licensed brands bringing over 1,550 products to market. In just six years, the ROA has evolved into the organization we envisioned, setting the gold standard for regenerative agriculture under Elizabeth’s leadership. As announced to our community earlier today, Elizabeth has stepped aside her post as Executive Director to pave the way for new leadership to continue the legacy and grow ROA tenfold in response to the urgent climate crisis, transforming agriculture worldwide. As we embark on this search, we are excited to share that Elizabeth will continue serving ROA as a Strategic Advisor and Board member. To ensure a seamless transition, Elizabeth and the ROA team are welcoming and already working alongside, La Rhea Pepper, founding Board member of the ROA and former CEO of Textile Exchange, as the Interim CEO. To propel this ambitious mission, the ROA Board is leaning-in to further develop organizational resources, staff, and infrastructure to support this next phase of growth for the ROA. The Board is actively seeking a transformative CEO with a proven track record of scaling organizations with audacious goals. This new leader will drive fundraising efforts and steer the ROA towards a sustainable future. Please join us in sharing your appreciation for the strong foundation Elizabeth has laid over the last six years. If you know someone who aligns with our vision and could be a strong contender for the CEO role, we invite you to nominate them. Stay tuned for the official job announcement on LinkedIn, and join us in shaping the future of regenerative agriculture! #RegenerativeOrganic #CEOsearch #JobOpportunity #SustainableFuture  #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming