Definition
Regenerative Agriculture — Farming practices that rebuild soil health, biodiversity and watersheds.
Regenerative agriculture goes beyond "sustainable" by actively restoring soil organic matter, microbial diversity and water cycles. Practices include no-till planting, cover cropping, rotational grazing, agroforestry and integrated pest management.
Certifications include Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC), Land to Market (Savory Institute), and Demeter (biodynamic). Each requires year-on-year improvement in measured soil and ecosystem indicators, not a one-time audit.
Farming practices that rebuild soil health, biodiversity and watersheds.
This term is not, by itself, proof of a certified product. Its meaning may depend on a technical definition, local rules or the boundaries of a particular claim.
Separate the question the term addresses from questions it does not answer. Material sourcing, labour conditions, chemical safety and disposal need different evidence. Catalogue labels are a starting point for checking that evidence, not a substitute for it.
| Check | Action | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Ask what the term means in this claim | Technical concepts and marketing promises are different |
| Boundary | Identify materials, locations and stages covered | A claim about one component cannot describe the whole lifecycle |
| Evidence | Request methods, assumptions and dated supporting documents | A claim can need evidence without having a dedicated certifier |
Farming practices that rebuild soil health, biodiversity and watersheds.
Ask what the term means in this claim. Identify materials, locations and stages covered. Request methods, assumptions and dated supporting documents.