What is Regenerative AG

Regenerative agriculture is a holistic farming approach focused on restoring and enhancing the health of soils, ecosystems, and communities. While it shares some ideas with organic agriculture, it goes further by prioritizing the regeneration of natural systems rather than simply avoiding synthetic inputs.

Core Goals of Regenerative Agriculture


Rebuild soil organic matter


Improve soil structure and fertility


Increase biodiversity (above and below ground)


Enhance water retention and reduce erosion

Support resilient, climate-friendly farms


Reduce or reverse carbon emissions by storing carbon in soil

Key Practices

(Practices vary based on climate, crops, and farm type.)


Minimal or no tillage

Protects soil structure and microorganisms.


Cover cropping

Plants grown between main crops to prevent erosion, store carbon, and feed soil life.


Diverse crop rotations & polycultures

Mimics natural ecosystems and disrupts pest cycles.


Managed livestock grazing

Rotational or adaptive grazing that stimulates grassland health and carbon sequestration.


Composting and natural soil amendments

Builds organic matter and nutrients.


Agroforestry and silvopasture

Integrates trees with crops or animals to improve habitat and carbon capture.

Why Buy Local?

Buying from local farmers offers social, environmental, economic, and health-related benefits. Here’s a clear breakdown:

1. Fresher, More Nutritious Food

Local food often reaches you within days—or even hours—of harvest, meaning:


Better flavor


Higher nutrient content (nutrients degrade during long shipping)


Less need for preservatives or long storage

2. Supports the Local Economy

When you buy from local farmers:


More of your money stays within the community


You help sustain family farms and rural livelihoods


You support local jobs in farming, markets, and distribution

Every dollar spent locally recirculates several times within the community.

3. Reduces Environmental Impact

Local food typically has:


Shorter transportation distances → lower carbon emissions


Less packaging


Smaller distribution chains (fewer trucks, warehouses, and refrigeration steps)

Many small farmers also use sustainable or regenerative practices.

4. Strengthens Community Connections

Buying locally helps you:


Build relationships with growers


Ask questions about how your food was produced


Participate in farmers’ markets, CSAs, and community events

This transparency builds trust and awareness.

5. Encourages More Diverse Agriculture

Small local farms often grow:


Heirloom and specialty varieties


Seasonal produce


Crops bred for flavor and resilience rather than long shelf life

This supports biodiversity and regional food traditions.

6. Increases Food System Resilience

Local supply chains are:


Shorter


Less vulnerable to global disruptions


Better able to respond to regional needs

A strong local food system can cushion communities during crises (pandemics, supply chain breakdowns, extreme weather).

7. Better Animal Welfare and Land Stewardship

Local farmers are more likely to:


Raise animals humanely


Use land responsibly


Rotate crops and care for soil health

You can confirm these practices directly by visiting the farm.

Our Goals

  • Organic Farmers

    We only source Certified Organic crops from farmers we don't know personally. In this case we trust the third party endorsement that they are grow/raising without synthetics ect.

  • Small Scale Regenerative

    With farmers (especially small scale) that we know, and can verify their practises, we don not require Organic Certification. However, we only partner with other farmers who use regenerative practises without the use of synthetics ect.

  • Local

    We prioritize sourcing our products from as local as possible. If we cannot find the product locally, we prioritze within the province. However their are some prodcuts that simply cannot be sourced from within our province. In that case we source from certified oversees suppliers. (ie. Coconut Oil. I havnt seen any palm trees here lately)

  • Beekeeping

    Unfortunately, we cannot be certified organic with our own beekeeping. In order for bees to be certified organic, the hives need to be 3 kilometers from any sprays or GMOs. In our area we cannot verify that.

    We do however, only use organic treatments with our bees and continue to implement regenerative practises