2023 WLEB Conference: Regenerative Agriculture

Watch Jason Rowntree, co-director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at Michigan State University, discuss the challenges and opportunities of regenerative agriculture.
Rowntree emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the indigenous roots of regenerative agriculture. He acknowledges the debates around defining the term and advocates for a focus on principles of soil health and quantifiable outcomes.
Rowntree highlights the need for collaboration across the agriculture supply chain, addressing language barriers between farmers, academics, and supply chain representatives. He stresses the importance of unifying efforts to bring about meaningful change in agriculture practices.
Finally, Rowntree introduces the center's focus on research, modeling, and data to quantify regeneration metrics, including carbon, water, phosphorus, and profitability. The center aims to influence private industry, inform policy, and foster partnerships to drive regenerative agriculture adoption.